Equal Employment Manager

Office of Naval Research • Arlington, VA

19h

About The Position

Serve as the Director Equal Employment Opportunity (DEEO) and principal advisor for the Office of Naval Research (ONR), developing and promoting all aspects of the Navy Equal Employment Opportunity Program. The role develops and administers EEO programs and policies that support effective civilian human resources management, advises senior leaders, and provides program direction, guidance, and policy. It also oversees affirmative employment planning, EEO complaints and resolution, program evaluation, and the EEO program budget.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NO-04 grade level or pay band, executing and evaluating a civilian federal EEO program, advising on EEO requirements, and developing policy, strategic initiatives, and recommendations for senior leaders. No education qualification is required. The position may require travel within and outside the continental United States, including to remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. The incumbent must obtain and maintain the required security clearance, complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment, and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) within 30 days of appointment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Must be able to travel, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS locations, remote or isolated sites, and for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
• Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, within 30 days of appointment.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NO-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, executing and evaluating a civilian federal EEO program, advising on EEO program requirements, and developing policy, strategic initiatives, and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Retired military members appointed to a Department of Defense civilian position within 180 days immediately following retirement are subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer EEO programs and policies supporting effective civilian human resources management.
• Recommend actions affecting employment and the working environment, including recruitment, merit staffing, supervisory practices, classification, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Participate in Command meetings where decisions affect ONR business and operating practices, particularly the EEO program.
• Develop methods to review and analyze policies, actions, and achievements; identify potential Command EEO program problems; and develop implementing ONR instructions and notices.
• Provide program direction, guidance, and policy concerning affirmative employment, processing and disposition of EEO discrimination complaints, complaint resolution and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and overall EEO program implementation.
• Identify systemic EEO problems and provide management with effective and innovative solutions.
• Recommend appropriate EEO program staffing and funding levels and execute the EEO program budget.
• Develop the ONR Command Affirmative Employment Plan (AEP), Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program (FEORP) and Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action (DVAAP) plans, and the program to employ and retain persons with disabilities (PWD).
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of effort and results of field activity EEO programs.
• Analyze workforce profiles at headquarters and field locations and activities for occupations, organizations, and career progression lines where underrepresentation or manifest imbalance may exist.
• Provide guidance and/or training to subordinate activities and management officials as needed.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed