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Position Title
Equal Employment Opportunity Manager
Agency
U.S. Agency for Global Media
Announcement Number
ST-11960296-23-AG Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 to Tuesday, May 30, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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4. Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?

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Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service? 
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5. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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6. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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7. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources
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8. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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9. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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10. Are you currently employed as a Federal employee in the competitive service at U.S. Agency for Global Media?

If eligible, submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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11. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources
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Preferences
1. Where did you learn about this U.S. Agency for Global Media job opportunity? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have one year of specialized or equivalent experience that has equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position? To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Creditable specialized or equivalent experience includes:
- Experience providing technical and administrative supervision to Equal Employment Specialists who execute all phases of the Affirmative Employment Program, Special Emphasis Program, and other Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
- Experience demonstrating polished oral and written communication skills to compose, tailor, and deliver technical oral and written presentations in a way that allows a varied audience to understand the intended message and objectives.
Experience analyzing and developing processes to eliminate workplace diversity, and career-related barriers at all levels of employment in the organization to include developing and contributing to annual mandatory EO training content.
- Experience supervising staff in the administration and implementation of EEO and Civil Rights programs, policies, methods and approaches to include computer-based complaint tracking system in the preparation of quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports.
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2. Which tasks have you performed to improve equal employment opportunity programs?


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3. From the list of interpersonal communication skills, please identify those that you have routinely and successfully applied. Check all that apply.





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4. Please select the statement that identifies your knowledge and experience as it relates to your experience of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as it relates to administering a Federal EEO Program.


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5. Which of the following statements best describes your skill interpreting and applying Equal Employment policies, procedures, and techniques?




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6. Choose the areas in which you have supervised employees requiring knowledge of federal laws pertaining to EEO programs. (Check all that apply).





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7. Which of the following statements best describes your skill interpreting and applying Equal Employment policies, procedures, and techniques? (Check all that apply).



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8. Choose the statements which best describe your experience leading or supervising individuals responsible for administering EEO programs (Check all that apply).




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9. In what capacity have you performed EEO duties? (Check all that apply)





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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Choose the answer that best describes your ability to communicate with senior personnel and officials to resolve EEO program issues and disputes/disagreements deemed controversial in nature.


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11. Choose all examples that match your experience preparing written material. (Check all that apply).









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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Select the response that best describes your ability to prepare reports and/or written analyses regarding organization policies and positions on difficult or complex matters related to EEO actions and programs.
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13. Select the response that best describe your experience leading or supervising individuals responsible for preparing reports on actions impacting EEO programs and activities for a large organization with complex program areas.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. Do you have experience writing acceptance and dismissal letters citing applicable regulations and federal case law, and evaluation of Reports of Investigations for completeness and compliance? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Please describe your experience creating and providing relevant EEO development and process improvement training to staff members. (limit characters)
16. Please describe your experience leading or supervising individuals conducting EEO discrimination complaint investigations or similar type investigations. (limit characters)
17. Please describe your experience applying decision making techniques in complex situations to include anticipating and recognizing best practices and choosing options to maximize benefits to the office, directorate, or Agency. (limit characters)
18. Please describe your knowledge and ability to plan, develop, and evaluate the program for the department and coordinate, develop, analyze, and evaluate Special Emphasis Programs (limit characters)
19. Please select the statement that best describes your knowledge in fact¬ finding, analysis, and problem solving to identify and define equal employment problems and to develop workable solutions. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. Do you have knowledge of labor relations, job evaluation, compensation, and staffing, employee rights, and related personnel principles to identify potential equal employment opportunity barriers and the ability to develop effective solutions? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
21. Please describe your 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 (EEO) discrimination complaints, disciplinary and adverse action procedures, and the current trends and developments associated with alternate dispute resolution (ADR) to include mediation. (limit characters)