EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0386000 and is part of the IL JS, National Guard.

Duties

• As a EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-0260-9, you 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.

Requirements

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.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you MUST have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts to support your Educational claims.