EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER (TITLE 5)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5047P01 and is part of the HI JFHQ ARMY, National Guard. LOCATION: Joint Force Headquarters, Human Resources Office, Hawaii National Guard, Honolulu, Hawaii

Duties SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The position's purpose is to provide guidance and advice to the Adjutant General, senior commanders and managers on statutory requirements relating to the entire EEO program. The SEEM is the principal point of contact (POC) with the National Guard Bureau's Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (NGB-EEC) and the local district office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Serves as principal advisor to the Adjutant General and manages the Equal Employment Opportunity program to include Special Emphasis Programs, the Affirmative Employment Plan, Alternate Dispute Resolution, and Complaints Processing System for the Army and Air National Guard population of the state. Prepares and coordinates the implementation of the State Affirmative Employment Plan. Reviews Human Resources policies and programs to determine barriers, if any; advises the Adjutant General relative to their impact on National Guard policy to overcome under representation of minorities and women; and recommends changes or new actions to the Adjutant General, Chief of Staff, and Human Resources Officer. Conducts meetings both on and off the National Guard installation with community outreach organizations in the interest of improving equal employment opportunity/diversity initiatives and relationships. In conjunction with the State HR/EO and MEO Officers, coordinates and assists in the development of ARNG EO and ANG MEO military programs and affirmative action plans. Counsels employees and applicants who believe they have been discriminated against; insures the timely, fair and impartial consideration and disposition of complaints; maintains and secures all documents pertinent to informal and formal complaints. Performs other duties as assigned. Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (T5047P01) which can be provided to you by HRO. Salary

• $92,520 - $120,282/year

Qualifications If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other type of experience which demonstrates ability to meet and deal effectively with persons of different ages, races, and economic and education background; to collect and assemble pertinent facts, and to prepare clear and concise written reports. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11). Specialized experience is experience, education or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting advanced concepts, principles, and theories of Equal Employment Opportunity to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements. Experience assisting in the development of Equal Employment Opportunity policies and procedures. Experience advising management on Equal Employment Opportunity principles and practices. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. *2. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 3. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard. b. In addition to your application, documents of last performance appraisal, past civilian performance, letter of recommendations, and or military performance may be submitted. c. The applicant's resume package may include military service experiences and/or civilian experiences; military and/or civilian performance reports; training certificates; and official college transcripts. d. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. 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). e. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. f. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. g. Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. h. Security requirements. A technician is subject to the personnel security requirements in accordance with State and NGB Publications. In addition prior to appointment, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law. Items checked include, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. IAW 5 CFR 302.203, the following, among others, may be included as disqualifying reasons: Dismissal from employment for delinquency or misconduct; Criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct; Intentional false statement or deception or fraud in examination or appointment; Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess; Reasonable doubt as to the loyalty of the person involved to the Government of the United States; Any legal or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service; Lack of United States Citizenship. i. Training/Certification requirements. All applicants for a position with designated developmental training requirements must be informed in advance that failure to complete the required certifications/course(s) will be cause for removal from the position. An example of required developmental training is proponent course(s) at the National Guard Professional Education Center. The HRO will require the applicant to submit a written statement to the effect that they understand they must either satisfactorily complete the appropriate certification/course(s) or corrective action will be taken. j. Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement. k. Cost of living allowances (COLA) vary from island to island. COLA is subject to change without notice. l. Qualified candidates in the second through sixth categories will be referred in order if there are no qualified applicants in the first category. Required Documents To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume - Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department's automated system "Gateway to State". 3. Transcripts - If you are qualifying based on education or education is required you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript(s) with your application by the closing date of this announcement, and if selected, an official college transcript will be required to verify education prior to employment. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. 4. If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you MUST submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.) with your application. 5. Veterans Preference - If claiming veteran's preference, you must indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume, DD 214 and supporting documents. SF-15 is required if you are claiming CP (10 pts) or higher. Click on the link for more information https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/eligibility/veterans-preference/#:~:text=Acceptable%20forms%20of%20supporting%20documentation%20include%3A%20Documentation%20of,from%20Active%20Duty%22%3B%20preferably%20the%20Member%204%20copy 6. Spouse Preference - If claiming Spouse Preference, Please click on link https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/Content/documents/EC/PPP%20Military%20Spouse%20Preference%20(MSP)%20-%20Fact%20Sheet%20(Updated%20April%202019).pdf To view Military Spouse Preference Priority Placement Program Fact Sheet and Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/Content/documents/EC/PPP_Self_CertificationChecklist.pdf - Please attach the completed PPP Self-Certification Checklist to your application and supporting documents listed on the checklist. 7. Copy of SF-50 if you are currently or previously a Federal Employee. How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12680442 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.