What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST position at Defense Media Activity?
Summary This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent serves as the Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity (DMEO) Specialist with enterprise-wide responsibility for administering and managing the affirmative action for employment of people with disabilities, civilian Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Military Equal opportunity (MEO), cultural diversity, Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and special emphasis programs. Responsibilities As a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST at the GS-0260-13 some of your typical work assignments may include : Collects, analyzes and completes the MD110 and MD715 workforce demographics statistical data (excel tables) for EEOC-FEDSEP (compliance portal; serves as the MD715 Preparer). Responsible for regularly entering and updating all EEO complaints events / activities into the Case Management System (internal and external). Provides advance technical support to other EEO collateral counselors and Military Equal Opportunity services in administering the complaint process. Processes within rigid timelines informal individual complaints, conflict cases, and complaints of discrimination in accordance with the established laws and regulations. Responsible for coordination and preparation of all EEO documents from the informal, formal and the investigative process to include the EEOC process, FAD process and the appeals process. Serves as the Reasonable Accommodation Manager responsible for administering the Reasonable Accommodations and Disability Programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications : A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service : Developing and managing reports that effectively communicate EEO-related data and trends. Managing and administering an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program with a focus on improving employee and management relations. Providing advice and assistance to supervisors, managers and employees; creating and conducting training to the workforce. Advance experience with the EEOC FEDSEP Portal in assisting with conducting analysis of the workforce tables demographic data (excel and EEOC system). Advance experience with the completion of the Management Directive 715 (MD-715) Annual Report, Management Directive 110 Annual Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Statistical Report (462 Quarterly Report) NO FEAR ACT REPORT and Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Report (FEORP). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. NOTE : All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. 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 12-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q== Other Notes : Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6 / 08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5700-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation. The following certification are required pursuant to EEOC regulations, 29 C.F.R. 1614.601(g) and 1614.602(a) : 1. Federal EEO Counselor Certification 2. Management Directives-715 Training (Annual EEO Program Status Report; Workforce Tables Data Report and Form 462 Data Collection) 3. Federal Mediation Training Re-employed Annuitant : This position 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).