The United States Space Force (USSF) at Patrick Space Force Base is searching for an Equal Employment Specialist for SLD 45 (NH-0260-02, GS5-11 equivalent).
Description:
Are you passionate about ensuring every individual has the opportunity to excel? Join Space Launch Delta 45 at Patrick Space Force Base as an Equal Employment Specialist and play a vital role in shaping a culture of fairness and respect. As a trusted counselor and subject matter expert, your mission will be to champion our commitment to equal opportunity. You will guide military members, civilian employees, and leadership through the complaint and resolution processes, conduct mediations, and lead vital training sessions that directly impact our human relations climate. This is more than a job; it's a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of our Guardians and civilians, ensuring the integrity of our mission by upholding the principles of equality and respect.
Enjoy the exceptional weather and vibrant culture of Florida's Space Coast, home to America's premier spaceport. If you are a dedicated professional with a talent for communication, problem-solving, and fostering positive workplace environments, take the next step in your career with us. Apply today to help shape the future of the U.S. Space Force!
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for the Equal Employment Specialist position is a highly-principled and empathetic professional who thrives on fostering a fair and equitable workplace. This individual must be a self-starter with impeccable attention to detail, capable of navigating complex and sensitive situations with neutrality and integrity. As a natural collaborator and trusted advisor, they will possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), enabling them to effectively counsel employees, advise senior leadership, and conduct engaging training. The role demands a proactive problem-solver who can adhere to and interpret established policies while remaining adaptable to changing guidance, consistently working to resolve issues at the lowest level and ensure equitable treatment for all personnel.
Equal Opportunity Expertise: A strong understanding of federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) laws, regulations, principles, and complaint processing procedures. The candidate should have experience in advising on employee rights and responsibilities and be skilled in applying these standards to resolve workplace issues.
- Conflict Resolution and Counseling Skills: Proven ability in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), mediation, and facilitation. The candidate must be adept at advising and counseling individuals through sensitive matters, conducting inquiries, and applying conventional fact-finding and analysis to identify problems, draw sound conclusions, and recommend appropriate actions.
- Communication and Training Experience: Exceptional written and oral communication skills are essential for presenting informational briefings, authoring reports, and promoting EO initiatives. The candidate should be skilled in developing and delivering training to audiences and establishing effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, and employees from a variety of backgrounds.
- Education and Training: While a bachelor's degree is preferred, it is not required. Highly desirable candidates will have completed the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) EO/EEO Counselor's Course or possess equivalent training and certification. A foundational knowledge of federal personnel administration principles and practices is also beneficial.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework"
Qualifications
The 0260 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Scroll down to the Administrative and Management section.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Do not email applicsations. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
Job title
Detailed duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
Hours per week
Salary, if applicable
Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Do not email applicsations. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
