EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER (DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION)

Duties

As a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER (DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION) at the GS-0260-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Ensures policies, programs and guidance are provided to the workforce to ensure a world class Diversity and Inclusion Program.
• Ensures the Program is aligned with the Federal government Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) program and strategies.
• Develops and implements strategies to fully integrate and sustain Diversity and Inclusion into DTRA's culture, mission, and way of doing business.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate a global Diversity and Inclusion Program scorecard to monitor trends and conduct analysis for program effectiveness.
• Responsible for communicating and coordinating programs and initiatives with the Diversity and Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups.
• Partners with the Human Resources Directorate to ensure diversity in hiring and policies/procedures are executed fairly and equitably for all employees.
• Ensures all Diversity contracts meet the commitment of the contract and properly manage funds and Program budget.
• Ensures Agency Diversity and Inclusion training and briefings are conducted based on fostering cultural awareness.
• Ensures assistance with annual Observances and assist with preparing the annual Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program (FEORP) report.
• Recommends to the Director, goals, objectives, and strategies to resolve systemic problems in recruiting, hiring and promoting targeted groups.
• Researches and develops Diversity and Inclusion goals and objectives to resolve systematic issues.
• Represents DTRA on boards, task groups, and teams reviewing and implementing DoD-wide, and Federal Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Serves as the subject matter expert and the ability to lead groups in creating and managing appropriate metrics and measures, analyzes and reports progress pertaining to organization development activities and diversity initiatives.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; https://www.dtra.mil/Business/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• COVID19: Please see, additional information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Experience serving as an EEO Manager, responsible for providing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advice and guidance to supervisors, managers and employees.
• Experience for the development and integration of the agency's global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) strategy for hiring and developing diverse talent, fostering an inclusive work environment, and ensuring management accountability.
• Experience overseeing a Diversity and Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Experience organizing the D&I Strategic Plan efforts and managing the implementation process.
• Experience reviewing policies and practices for D&I are assessed, updated and recognized as one of the best within the Department of Defense.

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.

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/ .

Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily or intermittently telework.

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

Other Notes:
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic drug testing thereafter.

Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.

Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required.

IAW Management Directive 110, Chapter 2: MANDATORY EEO COUNSELOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, new EEO Counselors must complete a minimum of thirty-two (32) hours of EEO Counselor training prior to assuming counseling duties, and to all EEO Counselors are required to receive at least eight hours of continuing EEO counseling training every year to keep informed of developments in EEO practice, law, and guidance, as well as to enhance and develop counseling skills.

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).