Summary You will serve as a Director, Equal Employment Opportunity (DEEO) and principal advisor to the Commander and Executive Director on all matters related to the effective management and execution of the organization's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Management Directive (MD) 715 and similar @type programs for the NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA). This position is equivalent to a GS-14/15 Responsibilities You will work cohesively with the Director, Civilian Human Resources (DCHR) to integrate Human Capital Management (HCM), EEO, and MD 715 and similar @type programs into the Command's human capital strategic plan. You will develop, execute and manage the NAVSEA-wide EEO and MD 715 and similar @type programs and policies using program objectives and established Department of the Navy (DON) and NAVSEA milestones. You will provide technical oversight to Lower Echelon Deputy Directors, EEO to ensure compliance with regulations and policies, internal/external program assessments and reporting requirements. You will provide guidance, assistance, and training to managers and supervisors at the Headquarters, Program Executive Offices (PEOS), Warfare Center, and general fund field activities, as needed. You will serve as the liaison between the Command and the DON Office of EEO and MD 715 and similar @type programs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other external compliance organizations. You will coordinate responses and prepare final command assessment report, to include statistical and narrative accomplishments in achieving a model EEO Program. You will identify and eliminate barriers to equal opportunity in the workplace through barrier analyses and trend reviews. You will provide guidance, assistance, and training to management officials at all levels as proactive prevention of discrimination complaints. You will will perform supervisory functions to include the delegation of work based on priorities and difficulty of assignments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Executing and evaluating a civilian federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) program to include advising on the application of equal employment opportunity (EEO) program requirements and developing policy, strategic initiatives, and recommendations for senior leaders. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education This position does NOT allow for substitution of education. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. In addition to meeting all minimum qualification and eligibility requirements, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one who possesses the competencies and experience to perform the duties of the position successfully with orientation to learn/understand the activities, procedures, policies and processes. Demonstrated work experience in the occupation is typically qualifying for placement. This criterion cannot be met by education and training. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
