EEO SPECIALIST, NF4

About the role

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.

We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

What you will do

• Serves as a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) EEO Specialist, responsible for assisting the Director EEO (DEEO) with the presence of NAF activities Marine Corps-wide in the Marine Corps EEO program.
• This Position is located in the Civilian Personnel/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Branch, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps.
• Provides expert technical advice and guidance to the NAF workforce on all matters of EEO, including the Complaints Program, Disability Program, MD-715, Training, and analysis of the workforce, and services as the NAF Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) Manager and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on NAF personnel policy.
• Supports the DEEO in developing, directing, and implementing Marine Corps-wide EEO programs.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships and contact with NAF and Appropriated Fund (APF) Human Resource Offices (HRO) to discuss matters of mutual interest with respect to implementation of EEO plans and objectives and EEO complaint processing and resolution of issues before they become problems.
• Reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of plans, programs, and achievements impacting the NAF workforce.
• Identifies specific and/or potential problem areas impacting equality of opportunity within the NAF workforce and recommends necessary action for their resolution to the DEEO.
• Participates in the development and review of the workforce within NAF occupational and geographical areas.
• Performs a continuous review of the NAF workforce composition and progress being made towards the goal of full integration in all occupations, at all grade levels, and within all organizational segments.
• Participates with line and staff managers in the development and/or review of all Marine Corps programs affecting NAF employment that impact the EEO Program objectives.
• Assesses attitudes and practices toward minorities and women through interviews, and questionnaires.
• Collaborates with training specialists to help employees and supervisors become more aware of EEO Program objectives.
• Participates in and/or conducts training sessions related to EEO matters.
• Provides coordination, assistance, and encouragement to Marine Corps commands in the development and execution of NAF EEO Programs.
• This coordination has the potential to encourage self- development and aspiration for advancement.
• Conducts equal employment opportunity reviews at NAF activities as necessary.
• During the course of such reviews, employs a number of techniques: Interviews and meets with employees, supervisors, command officials, union officials, and officials of community groups; reviews personnel records in the areas of employment, promotion, training, and employee relations; reviews statistics pertaining to occupational and grade distribution.
• Provides entrance and exit briefs to the activity head and provides a written report to the DEEO containing recommendations for signature by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC).
• Assists the DEEO with processing controversial/political or sensitive NAF complaints from field activities that are escalated to this office.
• Counsels employees; ensures the timely, fair, and impartial consideration and disposition of complaints; schedules prompt investigations of complaints, negotiating for informal adjustments whenever possible; maintains and secures all documents pertinent to complaints.
• Arranges for formal hearings as required; and makes final decisions as authorized on formal discrimination complaints.
• Performs audits on NAF complaints processed by field offices.
• This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

How you will be evaluated

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Documents you must provide

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Benefits

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees.

Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

What to expect next

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at *** will be able to view their application status online.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: *** As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).

For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002.

Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy *Resume that does not exceed 2 pages **IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan, Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly, the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer.

Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Resumes that include a picture will also not be considered for this vacancy. This activity is a Drug-free workplace.

The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.