Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as the Agency's Director, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and senior advisor to the DTRA Director, responsible for managing and directing major programs which affect civilian and military personnel at DTRA Headquarters and all geographically dispersed DTRA field activities on the Complaints Processing Program (CPP) and the Military Equal Opportunity Program (MEO). Responsibilities As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER at the GS-0260-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves the Agency's Director, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and senior advisor to the DTRA Director, responsible for managing and directing major programs which affect civilian and military personnel at DTRA Headquarters and all geographically dispersed DTRA field activities on the Complaints Processing Program (CPP) and the Military Equal Opportunity Program (MEO). Develops and implements EEO programs in DTRA in a manner that is responsive to and consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, legal precedents and regulations/instructions promulgated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and the Department of Defense (DoD). Serves as a strategic partner on Agency committees and panels comprised of senior management officials concerned with planning, organizing and overseeing the execution of a variety of human resource programs that have a direct and substantial impact on DTRA. Directs the development of DTRA directives, guidelines, and instructions which promulgate these policies, objectives, programs and procedures and assigns responsibilities for their implementation. Develops operational concepts, strategies and philosophies for program management and administration, and coordinates development and design efforts with HR staff, legal staff, operational officials, and line managers to ensure that all EEO programs and systems are fully integrated and will contribute to the attainment of the overall Agency mission objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Serves as an EEO Manager responsible for managing and directing major programs which affect civilian and military personnel on the Complaint Processing Program (CPP) and the Military Equal Opportunity Program (MEO). Serves as advisor to executive/senior leaders, geographically dispersed personnel, supervisors, managers and employees concerning EEO discrimination issues, program objectives, adjudication results and affirmative employment. Provides leadership and direction in the formulation, execution and management of policies governing administration of Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Establishes goals and objectives to resolve systemic problems, and raise awareness throughout the Agency of the rules, procedures, intent, and spirit of the Federal EEO Programs. Develops and implements internal policies and procedures for complaint processes in accordance with Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and DoD guidelines. Conducts studies and analyses of management practices, organizational structures, employment patterns, progression within specific career fields, etc. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the @type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).