The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base is searching for an Equal Opportunity Employment Manager (NH-0260-03, GS12/13 equivalent). Key Skills and Abilities: Initial 32-hour Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Counselor training preferred- Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) training preferred- Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) directives and guidance, and experience processing EEO complaints.
Description: As Equal Employment Manager, you will have the opportunity to provide robust relevant and efficient range and spaceport capabilities for the nation. This is an import part of improving mission effectiveness. You will be able to promote and implement equal opportunity programs for both military and civilian members to create an environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers that prevent Air Force members from rising to the highest level of responsibility possible based on their individual merit, fitness, and capability. You can also take advantage of California's central coast agriculture with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetable from local vendors and of course stop at one of the hundred plus local wineries for a tasting. While working you will be asked to advance a diverse workforce by visibly providing the planning framework for a strong leadership and commitment to diversity. Through synchronization and oversight, this office seeks to broaden USSF outreach and recruitment. The focus of the mission is to create a community of inclusion, building and executing a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy that will positively and measurably affect the culture, team, and employee experience in the USSF. All of this while witnessing rockets launch every two weeks!
Purpose: To serve as a first level supervisor over the Equal Opportunity (EO) office providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned. The position is principal advisor to the Delegated Appointing Authority Commander on EO and conflict resolution matters; The incumbent is authorized to make technical and executive decisions for the Installation/Center Commander (Director) in all areas of functional responsibility, represent the Commander at meetings, conferences, official functions, and community events as pertains to EO, or regarding general conflict resolution matters. This position affects all military and civilian personnel under the authority of the Commander. May also serve as the ADR Manager.
As Equal Employment Manager, you will have the opportunity to provide robust relevant and efficient range and spaceport capabilities for the nation. This is an import part of improving mission effectiveness. You will be able to promote and implement equal opportunity programs for both military and civilian members to create an environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers that prevent Air Force members from rising to the highest level of responsibility possible based on their individual merit, fitness, and capability. You can also take advantage of California's central coast agriculture with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetable from local vendors and of course stop at one of the hundred plus local wineries for a tasting. While working you will be asked to advance a diverse workforce by visibly providing the planning framework for a strong leadership and commitment to diversity. Through synchronization and oversight, this office seeks to broaden USSF outreach and recruitment. The focus of the mission is to create a community of inclusion, building and executing a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy that will positively and measurably affect the culture, team, and employee experience in the USSF. All of this while witnessing rockets launch every two weeks!
This position is eligible for telework 2-4 days per pay period.
PCS and recruitment funding is available.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Qualifications
The 0260 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here.
In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
