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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
HQ Air Force Materiel Command/ A1ZC
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as HQ AFMC principal advisor for both the Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) and the Disability Program (DP). This position is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive program to ensure EEO for all civilian personnel. This position champions a comprehensive command climate by proactively identifying and eliminating barriers to the life cycle of employment opportunities through annual data-driven analysis.
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Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as HQ AFMC principal advisor for both the Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) and the Disability Program (DP). This position is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive program to ensure EEO for all civilian personnel. This position champions a comprehensive command climate by proactively identifying and eliminating barriers to the life cycle of employment opportunities through annual data-driven analysis.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/07/2026 to 09/04/2026
Salary $92,841 - $143,523 per year
This salary includes locality adjustments.
Pay scale & grade NH 3
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number AFMC-026003-12950749-RCL Control number 868315300
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
Duties
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Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for the role of principal advisor for the Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) and Disability Program (DP) at Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command (HQ AFMC) will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all civilian personnel. This individual will be responsible for developing, managing, and enhancing comprehensive programs that promote an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. The candidate must possess a deep understanding of the reasonable accommodation process, providing expert guidance and solutions to accessibility challenges. In addition, they will lead annual, data-driven analyses to identify and eliminate employment barriers, ensuring a diverse, equitable, and accessible workforce. Unlike EEO complaints management, this position emphasizes proactive compliance, resolving architectural accessibility concerns, and preparing required federal reports. As a trusted advisor to the AFMC Equal Employment Opportunity Director and senior leadership, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a command climate that not only prioritizes compliance but actively supports mission readiness through a fair and supportive workplace for all personnel.
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is to serve as an installation Equal Employment Specialist with the responsibility of developing and managing a comprehensive program supporting the execution of both the Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) and the Disability Program (DP). Serving as a trusted advisor to the AFMC Equal Employment Opportunity Director and AFMC senior leaders, ensuring AFMC maintains a fair, accessible, and supportive workplace that directly enhances mission readiness.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
In-depth knowledge of a wide range of federal Equal Employment Opportunity concepts, case law, principles, practices, and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses, and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations.
Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans to solve equal opportunity demographic problems and make technical recommendations for resolution.
Knowledge of in-depth legal research methods, information-gathering techniques, and analytical techniques sufficient to locate, interpret, and analyze for applicability and appropriateness, precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered.
Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact in highly charged, emotional situations which arise due to delicate or highly contested case matters and determinations.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, specialists, employees, and military members and persons outside of the agency such as equal opportunity specialists and community organization representatives.
Ability to communicate with others, both orally and in writing, sufficient to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions and prepare case documents.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
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.
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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.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the members military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
How to Apply
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The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/04/2026
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12950749
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
A complete Application Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Agency contact information
Total Force Service Center
Phone 1-800-525-0102 Email DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY Address Wright Patterson AFB
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US
Next steps
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the members military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.
How to Apply
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The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/04/2026
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12950749
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
A complete Application Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
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Agency contact information
Total Force Service Center
Phone 1-800-525-0102 Email DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY Address Wright Patterson AFB
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US
Next steps
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Air Force Materiel Command
The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
"This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!"
Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:
Agency contact information
Total Force Service Center
Phone 1-800-525-0102 Email DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY Address Wright Patterson AFB
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US
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Learn more about what its like to work at Air Force Materiel Command, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
https://afciviliancareers.com/
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as HQ AFMC principal advisor for both the Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) and the Disability Program (DP). This position is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive program to ensure EEO for all civilian personnel. This position champions a comprehensive command climate by proactively identifying and eliminating barriers to the life cycle of employment opportunities through annual data-driven analysis.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/07/2026 to 09/04/2026
Salary $92,841 - $143,523 per year
This salary includes locality adjustments.
Pay scale & grade NH 3
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number AFMC-026003-12950749-RCL Control number 868315300
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