EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER

In accordance with the Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-cler.asp.applications

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level by the closing date of this announcement. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.

Examples of specialized experience include:

• Provide daily program direction and guidance in the areas of EEO Counseling, complaint resolution, and complaint processing.
• Provide technical advice to senior leadership concerning the resolution of equal employment opportunity complaints.
• Directly supervising most of the EEO staff and planning, directing, and carrying out the agency equal employment opportunity program in consultation with the Director of EEO.
• Interpret agency instructions to plan, design, and carry out the equal employment opportunity program for the agency.

You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Physical requirements: Work regularly involves prolonged training sessions dealing with emotionally charged issues. Is also some extended negotiation with stake holders to develop plans to accommodate employees or to settle complaints. Leading these sessions require above average resistance to fatigue.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

• Communications
• EEO Counseling and Formal Complaint Processing
• Minimum Qualifications GS-14
• Problem Solving

Overtime: Occasional
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered
Obligated Position: No
Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met.
Work environment: Work generally is performed in an office setting except for occasional visits to commissaries which are not particularly hazardous.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No
Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy.
Remote work eligible: No

Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service.

• Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
• The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible.
• Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration.
• Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326.
• PCS Is Authorized: Most civilian PCS entitlements are now taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income. More information is available at Civilian Relocation/PCS Tax Changes.
• Travel by military and commercial aircraft or land transportation may be required in performance of official assigned duties.
• This position involves access to or control over personal, private, sensitive but unclassified, controlled unclassified information such as Privacy Act and Sensitive data.
• Position has access to IT Level II systems (DCPDS, iComplaints) that would require the individual to obtain/maintain security clearance eligibility.
• Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high quality goods and services and is committed to continuous improvement.

The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration.

• Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete.
• Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents.
• Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you.
• Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume.
• Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or questionnaire responses.
• Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.