Abstract

The United States Air Force is expanding and restructuring because of streamlining the first sergeant position no longer exists. However, a new position; Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist (EEOS) is open within the squadron.
Key Words: Air Force, equal employment, First sergeant, position, power, restructure,

Current Position
Because of restructure and streamlining the position, I currently hold, as first sergeant in 45-days will no longer exist. However, my skills and training align with the newly opened Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist (EEOS) within the squadron. Key transferable duties of the first sergeant position include executive leadership and management to include communicating concerns of civilians, officers, enlisted, men, and women to the Commander (Chief Executive Officer/CEO). Those topics include the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well-being, career progression, professional development, and recognition of all assigned enlisted members ("Air Force Enlisted Job Descriptions and Qualifications," 2012). The first sergeant is responsible for squadron member’s quality of life and pivotal in ensuring morale and unit cohesion. Squadron First sergeant’s respond to family maltreatment, including identification, and reporting protocols for employees. In addition, First sergeants, direct suspected active duty Air Force family maltreatment offenders to the Family Advocacy Program for comprehensive assessment and service planning. Further, First sergeant’s escort members through behavioral health referrals, establish disposition plans instituting precautionary measures to prevent injury, suicide (AF, 2010). First sergeant’s also maintain and evaluate squadron members assigned to mental health and substance abuse programs in accordance to Air Force directives. They advise