Equal Opportunity Specialist (NH-0260-02) 96 TW/EOH

Air Force Test Center; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Eglin AFB is seeking a Full-Time Equal Opportunity Specialist to provide EO advice, processes, rights and responsibilities, complaint handling, and mediation to military and civilian personnel.

The role includes EO counseling, data analysis, ADR techniques, and conducting training for counselors and supervisors to uphold regulations and improve workforce climate at the 96th Test Wing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of case management and related data entry.
• 3–5 years of Negotiated Dispute Resolution experience.
• Experience establishing working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, and military members and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

• Processes inquiries into informal and formal complaints following civilian and military policies.
• Performs EO Counselor duties and handles complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment.
• Provides technical advice to Commanders, managers, supervisors, military members, and employees.
• Conducts special reviews of alleged discrimination per EO directives.
• Determines training requirements and conducts classes for counselors and supervisory personnel.

Skills

Case management

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder relations

Job description

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The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Equal Opportunity Specialist (NH-0260-02) to work at the 96th Test Wing, Equal Opportunity Office (96 TW/EOH) at Eglin Air Force Base.

The primary purpose of this position is: To provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) advice regarding processes, rights and responsibilities, complaint processing, and mediation, facilitation, and other conflict resolution services to military members, civilian employees, supervisors, and management.

In this position you will Perform EO Counselor duties providing services to any organization as needed and handling a full range of complaints of alleged discrimination and sexual harassment. Identify EO problems that go beyond the scope of an individual case to include assessing organizational situations and procedures that may contribute to a climate that fosters a continuum of behaviors leading to more serious problems.

Announcement Closes: 10/19/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $40,736 to $97,087 per year (includes locality)
“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Desired Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in case management and related data entry
• 3-5 years of experience in Negotiated Dispute Resolution
• 3-5 years of experience establishing working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, and military members and persons outside of the agency such as community organization representatives.

Major Duties:

• Processes inquiries into complex and difficult informal and formal complaints, observing the distinct policies and procedures required for civilian and military personnel.
• Performs EO Counselor duties providing services to any organization as needed and handling a full range of complaints of alleged discrimination and sexual harassment.
• Provides technical assistance, advice, and recommendations to Commanders, managers, supervisors, military members, and employees.
• Conducts special review of alleged discrimination as determined appropriate and as directed by the EO Director.
• Determines training requirements and organizes classes and seminars for all counselors and supervisory personnel on a periodic basis to maintain current and full understanding of the latest directives from higher headquarters.
• Gives oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consolations, orientations, and discussions with managers, employees, and co-workers.
• Gathers data, utilizes and distributes written surveys, analyzes data, conducts personal interviews or focus groups, formulates written assessment reports, and provides recommendations to Commanders.
• Uses Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation, facilitation, other dispute resolution techniques, and/or a combination of techniques for assigned workplace disputes which are complex, require determination of multiple cause and effect relationships, and involve concerned parties who are reluctant to cooperate.
• Strives to resolve problems at the lowest level and earliest point while protecting the best interests and integrity of all parties.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This is a designated Drug Testing Position.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Secret” security clearance.

Must possess a current and valid driver’s license.

Knowledge of federal equal employment opportunity program laws, regulations, principles, concepts, Uniform Code of Military Justice articles, Executive Orders, Presidential Proclamations, court decisions, methodology, and complaint processing for civilian employees and military members.

Knowledge of regulations, laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to the dispute systems and the processes involved with negotiated appeal and grievance procedures, Equal Employment Opportunity discrimination complaints, Military Equal Opportunity complaints, disciplinary and adverse action procedures, and the current trends and developments associated with Negotiated Dispute Resolution to include mediation.

Knowledge of the specifics of some federal personnel administration regulations, principles, policies, operations, and practices for civilian personnel programs including special emphasis employment, the military personnel systems; and the structure and functions of federal agencies.

Skill in fact-finding and analysis of a variety of facts and opinions concerning controversial complex issues by determining meaning, relevancy, and significance of a large body of complex and interrelated pieces of information from many sources to include identification of interests of disputing parties, weighing evidence, identifying problems, making conclusions and recommendations, and reporting and presenting findings.

Skill in advising and counseling on Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Equal Opportunity programs, compliance and enforcement, and requiring the interpretation and explanation of a body of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.

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.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

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