Equal Employment Specialist (Title 32)

As a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) GSyou will serve as the assistant to the Equal Opportunity Manager in planning and implementation of a Statewide equal employment opportunity program.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Assist in the development and implementation of the National Guard Bureau Equal Opportunity Program at the State level. Assists in writing the Affirmative Action plan covering both short- and long-range goals and objectives.
• Conduct periodic analysis of the Active/Guard Reserve (AGR) military technician work force to identify underrepresented classes in the various occupations and military grades/ranks.
• Work closely with the Human Resources office in developing recruiting and employment strategies which ensure that equal employment opportunity goals are achieved.
• Track the status of formal discrimination complaints in progress.
• Participate in meetings with community action organizations interested in improving equal employment opportunity relationships.
• Provide training to supervisors on preventing or remedying discrimination and may provide counseling to employees who feel they may have discrimination complaints.
• Regularly collects and compiles statistical data using the data as a basis for extrapolating recommendations on courses of action.
• Disseminate news and information concerning the State equal opportunity program.

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Selectee will be required to wear a military uniform.
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
IAW The Fair Chance Act Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application upon receipt of an application or prior to during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306 Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer questions related to background information section may not be asked.
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.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709) will be in the following manner and sequence

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be all U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted/Warrant Officer/Officer - NTE O5

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector to be considered for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-9 Level MUST possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade of GS-7; experience education or training involving the administering delivering maintaining advising and adapting basic concepts principles and theories of Equal Employment Opportunity to the unique organizational management and mission requirements.

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.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement to assist with describing work experience; however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed giving dates (months and years) of the experience position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.