Summary About the Position: Serves as a Senior Equal Employment Specialist in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs), as part of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Programs Directorate. Fort Belvoir, VA. Responsibilities Responsible for managing the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for the Army and special projects related to Army-wide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs. Plan, develop, coordinate, integrate, and oversee EEO projects and studies throughout Department of Army (DA). Develop strategies, solutions and action plans to help recruit and hire civilian employee shortages; develops and disseminates information on project progress. Develop position papers and information papers addressing new concepts and plans. Study and evaluates new and complex legislation, public laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to EEO; and determines the impact upon HQDA EEO programs and resources; and recommends changes, expansion or revisions. Establish and maintain contacts with all US Army Commands, other HQDA elements, DoD, EEOC, national civil rights organizations and professional consultants. Lead studies and projects including development of methods for measuring program success and achievement of objectives. Presents written and oral results and recommendations to enhance and facilitate the management decision-making process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes develop organization's employment strategies, policies, procedures, or guidance related to Equal Employment Opportunity; establish Equal Employment Opportunity program goals/objectives and track progress towards meeting goals; and oversee Equal Employment Opportunity projects/studies to support leadership's decision-making process. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Analysis and Research Communications Program Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Human Capital & Resource Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.