Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 5 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program and Veterans Preference.

MAJOR DUTIES: This is not an all-inclusive list

Serves as the assistant to the Equal Opportunity Manager in planning and implementation of a Statewide equal employment opportunity program.

• Assists in the development and implementation of the National Guard Bureau Equal Opportunity Program at the State level.
• Assists in writing the Affirmative Action plan covering both short and long range goals and objectives.
• Continuously reviews this plan and revises it as needed.
  Conducts periodic analysis of the Active/Guard Reserve (AGR) and Dual Status (DS) technician work force to identify underrepresented classes in the various occupations and military grades/ranks.
• Works closely with the Human Resources office in developing recruiting and employment strategies which insure that equal employment opportunity goals are achieved.
• Meets and consults regularly with employees and all levels of management to locate, define, and correct deficiencies or problem areas.
• Assists in the management of the State EEO complaints processing system.
• Tracks the status of formal discrimination complaints in progress. Recruits counselors and ensures appropriate training is provided.
• Participates in meetings with community action organizations interested in improving equal employment opportunity relationships.
• May address groups regarding EEO policies, practices, and goals in the National Guard.
• Solicits community support in assisting the Guard to eliminate underrepresentation of minority groups.
• Provides training to supervisors on preventing or remedying discrimination and may provide counseling to employees who feel they may have discrimination complaints.
• Regularly collects and compiles statistical data, using the data as a basic for extrapolating recommendations on courses of action.
• Disseminates news and information concerning the State equal opportunity program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must obtain the appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must have and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Position may be telework eligible after completion of probationary period.
• Potential for incentive pay.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
2. Plan and organize work; and
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Experience with completed work such as complaint investigation reports, developing affirmative action plans, conducting discussions on changing employment practices, or other projects are reviewed for technical soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to program policies and requirements. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09:
1 year as GS-0260-07?
Or 24 months experience, education involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting basic concepts, principles, and theories of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements. Must have knowledge of diversity and inclusion policy, strategies, approaches and practices to effectively plan, develop and evaluate Diversity programs and to promote diversity.
Or EDUCATION *See below

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.