This position is located in the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on all matters necessary to design and maintain an effective Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program. The incumbent is responsible for incorporating throughout the workforce, accountability and self-analysis, to eliminate barriers to equal employment, ensure compliance with management directive-715, to promote inclusivity, and advance workforce diversity.
Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on all matters necessary to design and maintain an effective Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program. The incumbent is responsible for incorporating throughout the workforce, accountability and self-analysis, to eliminate barriers to equal employment, ensure compliance with management directive-715, to promote inclusivity, and advance workforce diversity.
This announcement is open to all current Federal Competitive Service, Career and Career-Conditional employees. Applicants who have non-competitive eligibility, such as, Schedule A disability, Peace Corps or VISTA, reinstatement eligibles, etc. AND those eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) or Interchange Agreements with other Merit Systems may also apply.
NOTE: For assessment questions # 3 and # 5 if you have multiple selections, please record your responses on a blank sheet of paper and upload the document. These questions indicate multiple selections; however, because the vacancy is currently opened, we are unable to edit to allow multiple selections. All responses will be manually reviewed, and points assessed as appropriate. We apologize for any inconvenience in advance.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, you will be reasonable for duties to include, but are not limited to: 1. Serving as the senior official responsible for advising USAGM CEO and agency senior executives on OCR's areas of responsibility that include, but are not limited to:
The EEO complaint process.
Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Anti-Harassment Program.
Special Emphasis Programs.
Diversity and Inclusion Program.
Affirmative Employment Program.
Disability, Reasonable Accommodation (in a coordinator/liaison role); and
Personal Assistance Services Program.
2. Directing and managing a comprehensive EEO program for federal employees throughout the USAGM in compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.
Establishing policy for proper implementation of the various laws and regulations encompassing the EEO program.
Ensuring the timely development and submission of the agency's required EEO reports, required affirmative employment plans, reports to Congress on EEO programs, etc.
Identifying and eliminates discriminatory practices, policies, and procedures that limit or restrict opportunities for employees and job applicants through equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Providing for the timely processing and adjudication of discrimination complaints filed by federal employees and applicants for federal employment with the USAGM. Rendering decisions for the USAGM CEO on complaints of discrimination and orders such corrective measures considered necessary to resolve the issues whether or not there is a finding of discrimination.
Establishing and oversees the administration of special emphasis programs for the USAGM on matters which affect the employment and advancement of specific disadvantaged groups.
Serving as the principal point of contact and maintains liaison with top level officials of minority groups and organizations.
3. Encompassing full supervisory responsibility over a small staff of technical experts, including:
Planning work to be accomplished and sets priorities.
Making work assignments and measures work results.
Setting performance standards, gives advice and feedback, and evaluates staff performance.
Nominating staff members for awards and recognition.
Identifying training and development needs and provides or arranges for required training.
Approving leave and timekeeping.
Hearing and resolving complaints.
Effecting or initiating disciplinary actions, as needed.
Finding ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed.
Furthering the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) by taking positive steps to accomplish EEO and DEIA objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices.
Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing date.
Applicants must complete online questionnaire.
This is a public trust, non-sensitive high-risk position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
Suitability Determination: If selected, you may be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
This position is not covered by a union agreement.
This position has been designated supervisory requiring that the selectee on an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager serve a one-year probationary period.
If selected for this vacancy, you may be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).
The full performance grade level for this position is GS-15.
For questions # 3 and # 5 if you have multiple selections please record your responses on a blank sheet of paper and upload the document. These questions indicate multiple selections; the vacancy is currently opened so we were unable to edit.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-14 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Creditable specialized or equivalent experience includes:
Experience providing technical and administrative supervision to Equal Employment Specialists who execute all phases of the Affirmative Employment Program, Special Emphasis Program, and other Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
Experience demonstrating polished oral and written communication skills to compose, tailor, and deliver technical oral and written presentations in a way that allows a varied audience to understand the intended message and objectives.
Experience analyzing and developing processes to eliminate workplace diversity, and career-related barriers at all levels of employment in the organization to include developing and contributing to annual mandatory EO training content.
Experience supervising staff in the administration and implementation of EEO and Civil Rights programs, policies, methods and approaches to include computer-based complaint tracking system in the preparation of quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports.
Education
Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.
Additional information
Applicants who are interested in applying under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures must apply to vacancy announcement # DE-11962968-23-AG.
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit https://www.sss.gov.
2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements if applicable.
3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once your resume or application is submitted, a review of your qualifications will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.
Competencies:
Ability to Lead or Supervise
Analytical Techniques
EEO Laws and regulations
Oral Communication
Writing
Possession of competencies may be addressed in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
Although the required documents listed in this announcement only indicate that a resume is required, other documents is required in specific circumstances. All required documents must be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
1. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, subpart F. Your latest SF-50 must be submitted for proof of time-in-grade.
2. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 80 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
3. Current and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a Personnel Action (SF-50) indicating grade, competitive service, and career or career-conditional tenure.
4. Current status candidates must submit a copy of their latest Performance Appraisal.
5. If education is a requirement or there is an option to use education for qualification purposes, you must submit your unofficial transcripts with your application package at the time of applying or before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If selected for the position, you will be required to submit official transcripts before your Enter on Duty date.
6. Applicants applying under Schedule A Disability must submit an appropriate letter from a physician.
7. Applicants applying under Peace Corps or VISTA eligibility must submit a letter supporting eligibility.
8. Applicants applying under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998 must submit a DD-214 stating discharge type. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.
9. Applicants applying for consideration under an Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems must submit a recent SF-50 or other personnel action (e.g., Post Office, Non-appropriated fund), reflecting status as a current employee under an approved system.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents and any appropriate Accepted Documents.
To begin, click Apply in the announcement; then, choose to create a new USAJOBS account or Sign-in into your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before submitting it. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After completing the questionnaire and uploading appropriate documents, click the Submit Application to submit your application package.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered in the profile is accurate and all required documents are uploaded and submitted before 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/30/2023 of the announcement to receive consideration.
Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload the documentation to the system by the closing date of this announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.
Note: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement, including the Required Documents, Other Information, and How to Apply sections of the announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
Once the online questionnaire and application package is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
Although the required documents listed in this announcement only indicate that a resume is required, other documents is required in specific circumstances. All required documents must be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
1. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, subpart F. Your latest SF-50 must be submitted for proof of time-in-grade.
2. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 80 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
3. Current and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a Personnel Action (SF-50) indicating grade, competitive service, and career or career-conditional tenure.
4. Current status candidates must submit a copy of their latest Performance Appraisal.
5. If education is a requirement or there is an option to use education for qualification purposes, you must submit your unofficial transcripts with your application package at the time of applying or before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If selected for the position, you will be required to submit official transcripts before your Enter on Duty date.
6. Applicants applying under Schedule A Disability must submit an appropriate letter from a physician.
7. Applicants applying under Peace Corps or VISTA eligibility must submit a letter supporting eligibility.
8. Applicants applying under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998 must submit a DD-214 stating discharge type. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.
9. Applicants applying for consideration under an Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems must submit a recent SF-50 or other personnel action (e.g., Post Office, Non-appropriated fund), reflecting status as a current employee under an approved system.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents and any appropriate Accepted Documents.
To begin, click Apply in the announcement; then, choose to create a new USAJOBS account or Sign-in into your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before submitting it. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After completing the questionnaire and uploading appropriate documents, click the Submit Application to submit your application package.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered in the profile is accurate and all required documents are uploaded and submitted before 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/30/2023 of the announcement to receive consideration.
Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload the documentation to the system by the closing date of this announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.
Note: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement, including the Required Documents, Other Information, and How to Apply sections of the announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
Once the online questionnaire and application package is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
