Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER, Position Description Number T5047P01 and is part of the Command Group, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Mr. Rick Biedermann at 339-202-3121 Responsibilities This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) State and reports directly to the Adjutant General (Head of Agency). This position has direct access and advisory responsibility to the Adjutant General (TAG) on all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). The position's purpose is to provide guidance and advice to the Adjutant General, senior commanders and managers on statutory requirements relating to the entire EEO program. The SEEM is the principal point of contact (POC) with the National Guard Bureau's Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (NGB-EOC) and the local district office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Serves as principal advisor to the Adjutant General and manages the Equal Employment Opportunity programs to include Special Emphasis Programs, the Affirmative Employment Plan, Alternate Dispute Resolution, and Complaints Processing System for the Army and Air National Guard population of the state. Studies and analyzes employment laws, regulations and policies from National Guard Bureau Headquarters to formulate and implement the state's EEO program. 30% 2. Prepares and coordinates the implementation of the State Affirmative Employment Plan. Devises methods for monitoring progress of minorities, women, those employees with disabilities and personally monitors or coordinates the work of others in monitoring actions. Together with the J1, (Director of Manpower & Personnel) formulates policies designed to prohibit discrimination due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age and disability. 20% 3. Reviews Human Resources policies and programs to determine barriers, if any; advises the Adjutant General relative to their impact on National Guard policy to overcome under representation of minorities and women; and recommends changes or new actions to the Adjutant General, Chief of Staff, and Human Resources Officer. Develops and conducts equal employment opportunity training for new hires and supervisors. Participates in the development and administration of the state's upward mobility program. 10% 4. Conducts meetings both on and off the National Guard installation with community outreach organizations in the interest of improving equal employment opportunity. 10% 5. In conjunction with the State HR/EO and MEO Officers, coordinates and assists in the development of ARNG EO and ANG MEO military programs and affirmative action plans. Performs necessary planning, coordination and follow-up actions in support of these programs and plans. 10% 6. Counsels employees and applicants who believe they have been discriminated against; insures the timely, fair and impartial consideration and disposition of complaints; maintains and secures all documents pertinent to informal and formal complaints. Coordinates formal hearings when requested by the complainant. Make recommendations to the Adjutant General on resolution of complaints. Selects Special Emphasis Program Managers and EEO Counselors, and oversees their collateral work assignments. Supervises a full-time Equal Employment Specialist as required. Monitors state's Military EO complaints processing system on behalf of the Adjutant General. 20% Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to currently serving members of the Massachusetts National Guard. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other type of experience which demonstrates ability to meet and deal effectively with persons of different ages, races, and economic and education background; to collect and assemble pertinent facts, and to prepare clear and concise written reports. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience, education or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting advanced concepts, principles, and theories of Equal Employment Opportunity to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements. Experience assisting in the development of Equal Employment Opportunity policies and procedures. Experience advising management on Equal Employment Opportunity principles and practices. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. 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