The United States Space Force (USSF) at Patrick SFB, Melbourne, FL is searching for an Equal Employment Director to support SLD 45 (NH-0260-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).
Description:
Are you a natural problem-solver who thrives on building positive, inclusive workplace cultures? Step into a critical leadership role as the Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45) Equal Opportunity (EO) Manager, where you will serve as the principal advisor to the Commander on all EO and conflict resolution matters. You won't just be managing compliance, you will be the driving force behind a healthy, productive environment for all our military and civilian personnel. If you are a proactive leader who excels at translating complex regulations into actionable strategies and resolving workplace disputes before they escalate, this is your chance to make a tangible, daily impact on our mission.
On any given day, your expertise will be front and center. You will lead and mentor a dedicated team, manage the installation's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program, and partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders like the Staff Judge Advocate and the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. From conducting organizational climate surveys and analyzing workplace trends, to advising senior leadership on critical EO incidents, your insights will directly shape executive decisions. If you are ready to advocate for fairness, champion proactive education, and confidently represent the installation at the highest levels, we want you on our team.
Ideal Candidate:
Decisive Leader - Acts as the principal advisor and an executive representative for the Commander, while also effectively supervising, mentoring, and managing the workload of a small, dedicated staff.
Diplomatic Collaborator - Builds seamless partnerships with key stakeholders (JA, SARC, HR) to proactively resolve conflicts and disrupt harm.
Autonomous Self-Starter - Independently prioritizes tasks, manages programs, and solves complex organizational problems with minimal oversight.
Analytical Problem-Solver - Conducts trend analysis to provide actionable, data-driven advice to the Commander.
Empathetic Mediator - Champions Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to fairly, objectively, and rapidly navigate workplace grievances.
Formal Education - Highly desired: Associate's or (preferably) bachelor's degree in a Social Services related program of study or area of focus.
Program Qualification - Highly desired: Certification from the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute as an Equal Opportunity Practitioner.
Program Expertise - Extensive experience managing military and civilian EO/EEO programs and applying EEOC, NDAA, and DoD regulations.
Supervisory Background - Proven history of assigning work, evaluating performance, and guiding the development of junior staff.
Conflict Resolution - Active certification and practical track record in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and mediation.
Data Assessment - Proficiency utilizing EO IT systems (EONet, Entellitrak, etc.) and executing organizational survey instruments.
Executive Advising - Strong ability to brief senior commanders on EO trend data and translate EEOC/DoD policies into actionable guidance.
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information and/or files in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
- This position may be delegated the authority to accept and dismiss complaints.
- Incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality of civilian EEO complaint information, case files, interviews, etc., that pertain to the EO office.
- Upon hiring into the position, incumbent must successfully obtain certification in mediation through completion of mediation training, and maintain certification through annual refresher training.
- PCS / Relocation funding is authorized.
- Subject to TDY 30 days per year.
- Incumbent must attend and successfully complete the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) Equal Opportunity Advisor Program (EOAP)
The 0260 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met.You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
