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9317
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST I
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs entry
level work conducting compliance reviews to ensure that
recipients of state and/or federal funding are complying with
state and federal civil rights legislation and regulations and/or
assures compliance with equal opportunity laws and coordinates
the affirmative action program in a state agency. Holds informal
meetings with contractors or sub-recipients to bring them into
compliance. Makes follow-up reviews to assure that standards are
being met. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the entry level in
the series and may serve as a training level. Work tends to be
of limited complexity, relative to the work in the class series,
with little or no latitude to vary methods or procedures. Serves
as a coordinator of the EEO/Affirmative Action Plan in a medium
size agency.
Examples of Work
Obtains hiring, retention, and training records and
information from recipients of employment funding on
contractors who have received state or federal contracts in
order to conduct an initial review of the companies
compliance with state and federal civil rights legislation
and regulations.
Monitors contractors and sub-recipients by making regular on
site project visits and conducting annual reviews.
Consults with business and industry, local civil rights
organizations, governmental and other civic organizations
working in the field of job placement and Equal Employment
Opportunity.
Participates in developing the agency Affirmative Action Plan.
Ensures implementation and adherence to the Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan.
Plans, coordinates and administers equal employment
opportunity activities.
Investigates complaints of alleged discrimination in hiring or
employment practices for the agency.
Serves as liaison with State EEO Officer.
Develops and maintains employment data; prepares reports.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies
governing discriminatory employment practices and equal
opportunities.
Knowledge of related agency policies, procedures, and
regulations concerning services to various protected
groups.
Knowledge and understanding of minority groups and their
socioeconomic problems.
Knowledge of available community and industrial training
resources and programs.
Knowledge of private and governmental organizations and
programs concerned with Equal Employment Opportunities.
Knowledge of complaint procedures and appeal rights.
Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively, both orally
and in writing.
Ability to conduct interviews and investigations.
Ability to secure effective cooperation from colleagues and
representatives of labor, industry, educational and
religious groups in areas which may be emotional and
controversial.
Ability to appraise situations and personalities and to
formulate and recommend solutions to problems in the fields
of intergroup relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university.
Substitution:
Experience as described below may be
substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
One year of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid professional or technical experience in Employment
Service, counseling or vocational guidance, or labor,
industrial, personnel administration or community relations
work involving problems of protected group members.
Substitution:
Graduate study in sociology, psychology,
industrial relations, public administration, counseling and
guidance, social work or rehabilitation counseling may be
substituted for the required experience on a year-for year
basis.
Established: 10/21/93
Revised: 2/3/94
Effective:
3/16/94