Equal Employment Manager.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Louisville seeks a qualified civilian to lead and advise on the agency's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program. You will guide policy, interpret discrimination guidelines, and oversee formal and informal complaint processing to ensure timely resolution.

You will analyze workforce barriers, conduct merit-based recommendations, brief senior leaders, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to promote a fair and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience is defined as experience managing or advising on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, processing formal or informal EEO complaints, and conducting barrier analysis.
• This definition is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position (GS-11).
• Time in Grade: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and advisement to Command and Senior Leaders in carrying out EEO programs and anti-discrimination policies.
• Manage the District's EEO Program to assure effective dissemination and understanding of program information by all levels.
• Manage the informal and formal processing of EEO complaints of discrimination within established time limits.
• Conduct informal negotiation with complainants in an effort to effect resolution of complaints.
• Identify equal employment opportunity problem areas, barriers, and specific action-oriented plans for correcting those areas.
• Analyze individual equal employment opportunity problems and apply judgment to make technical recommendations for decisions in complaint cases.
• Brief Command and Senior Leaders on community conditions and attitudes having implications on workforce utilization
• Negotiate and counsel persons in various social or economic strata of society regardless of the status of their position.

Job description

Duties

• Provide leadership and advisement to Command and Senior Leaders in carrying out EEO programs and anti-discrimination policies.
• Manage the District's EEO Program to assure effective dissemination and understanding of program information by all levels.
• Manage the informal and formal processing of EEO complaints of discrimination within established time limits.
• Conduct informal negotiation with complainants in an effort to effect resolution of complaints.
• Identify equal employment opportunity problem areas, barriers, and specific action-oriented plans for correcting those areas.
• Analyze individual equal employment opportunity problems and apply judgment to make technical recommendations for decisions in complaint cases.
• Brief Command and Senior Leaders on community conditions and attitudes having implications on workforce utilization
• Negotiate and counsel persons in various social or economic strata of society regardless of the status of their position.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year Supervisory probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience Requirement

• Specialized experience is defined as experience managing or advising on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, processing formal or informal EEO complaints, and conducting barrier analysis to ensure merit-based, non-discriminatory employment practices. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Conflict Management
• Leadership
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving

Time in Grade Requirement

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience above in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualifications requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) 28 Career Program position aligned under the EEO Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.