NAF REGIONAL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST / NF4

Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Learn more about this agency Duties Plans, organizes, directs, staffs, carries out, reviews, and evaluates a positive management oriented EEO program that includes efforts to resolve systemic problems.  Serves as the MCI-WEST Regional EEO Specialist and may be required to travel to other West Coast Installations. Provides technical advice to the MCI-West Commanding General, the MCCS Assistant Chief of Staff, or other top managers concerning the resolution of EEO complaints.  Advises the MCCS Director on the resolution of complex systemic EEO problems.  Provides consulting services to managers at all levels to assist them in identifying institutional barriers to EEO for employees and job applicants and to assist them in planning and carrying out affirmative action.  Conducts studies, organizational reviews, and work force analyses management audits, Personnel Management Evaluations (PME's) and similar reviews to identify systemic EEO problems such as under-representation in professional lines of work or management policies and practices that may have a disparate impact on classes of employees or job applicants.  Recommends decisions on MCCS EEO complaints within each command to the appropriate commanding officer.  Concentrates on correcting systemic EEO problems.  Oversees counseling of employees and applicants who believe they have been discriminated against.  Supervises the timely, fair and impartial consideration and disposition of complaints; conducts prompt investigation of complaints, negotiates for informal adjustment wherever possible; maintains and secures all documents pertinent to informal and formal complaints.  Performs duties with the assistance of EEO counselors and/or personnel department staff as required.Processes Reasonable Accommodation requests and is the point of contact for Reasonable Accommodation Requests, working with the employee/applicant and the supervisor to include the maintenance of Reasonable Accommodation files and data entries in the Navy Electronic Accommodation Tracker (NEAT).Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.  Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact.  Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.  Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications Four years of experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, regulations, and policies governing Federal EEO programming including relevant judicial and administrative decisions OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.  Knowledge of the organizational structure of the Marine Corps MCCS activities including their mission, and composition of the work force by occupation, relative grade level, race, sex, and other relevant characteristics.  Knowledge of the EEO complaint and adjudication processes in the Federal sector.  Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to develop and present cogent arguments for the acceptance of controversial points-of-view.  This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. Additional information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspxAs part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.Required Documents:           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.           *If prior military, DD214 Member CopyThis activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits 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. The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service•      People with passion for doing work that matters•      Quality of Work Life Balance•      Competitive Pay•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges Review our 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.