Summary Serves as the Equal Employment Specialist in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Headquarters and services subordinate area zones and stored located worldwide. The primary purpose of this position is to develop innovative approaches to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) services, resolving conflicts, and advising/educating managers and employees. Responsibilities Reengineering the EEO process is focused on developing a more efficient methodology for providing optimal customer service to our stores dispersed throughout the world wide agency. Working closely with the office of general counsel (GC) in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and with the Human Resources (HR) Directorate in enhancing the workplace climate. Prepares and revises plans, procedures, regulations, recommendations or corrective action as needed- Uses facilitation and mediation skills to assist employees and applicants who believe they have been discriminated against. Conducts training for senior, mid-level managers and non-supervisory employees on EEO programs and human relations issues. Conducts research and analysis of EEO programs to identify trends and systemic barriers. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In accordance with the Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-cler.asp.applications Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level by the closing date of this announcement. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. Examples of qualifying specialized experience: Develop innovative approaches to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) services, resolving conflicts, and advising/educating managers and employees. Conducts research and analysis of EEO programs to identify trends and systemic barriers. Provides dispute resolution and complaint processing services to Agency. Arranges for formal hearings where requested by the complainant. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical requirements: Regular and recurring work performed involves sitting at a desk, sitting in conferences and meetings, or riding in an automobile or public transportation. No special physical demands are involved in performing the work. Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-13: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Communication EEO Laws, Regulations, and Policies Minimum Qualifications GS-13 Program Management Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Regular and reoccurring work is performed in a work environment that involves normal everyday low risks or discomforts typical of offices or commercial vehicles such as airplanes, trains, or buses. Work areas are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No Education You may not use education to qualify for this position. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. PCS IS Authorized: Most civilian PCS entitlements are now taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income. More information is available at Civilian Relocation/PCS Tax Changes. 15% travel may be required, by military and commercial aircraft or land transportation, in performance of official assigned duties Position has access to IT Level II systems that required the incumbent to obtain/maintain security clearance eligibility. Position also has access to personal information such as that protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. This position involves access to our control over personal, private, sensitive but unclassified, controlled unclassified, information such as Privacy Act, sensitive data. The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Not selecting an eligibility. Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.