Class Code: 02304
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
MANAGER
NATURE OF WORK
This
is highly responsible administrative and supervisory work managing an
investigative services group in the County's Office of Equal Opportunity.
Work
involves responsibility for planning, assigning and coordinating professional
staff in developing, implementing and administering the County's investigative
programs and services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and county
legislation and directives in the areas of alleged violations of discrimination
law, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Employee in this class
provides general direction to the work performed in the section. Work includes
supervising the day- to -day activities of subordinate personnel in
investigating and evaluating a variety of complaints within the jurisdiction of
the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Work
also involves collecting and analyzing equal employment opportunity data, and
exercising supervision over a technical section.
Employee
in this class must exercise substantial independent judgment and decision
making in planning and carrying out assignments. Work is reviewed by an
administrative superior through conferences and reports.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Plans,
assigns and coordinates the activities of staff involved in conducting
investigations into complaints of alleged discrimination, as well as processing
and analyzing ADA accommodation requests made by employees and applicants.
Ensures
the County's compliance with legislation and directives in areas under the
jurisdiction of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Conduct
compliance reviews within county agencies.
Develops
training modules and facilitates training on EEO/ADA/Professional Standards
laws to county managers, supervisors and employees.
Works
collaboratively with county agencies to ensure compliance with relevant civil
rights laws, regulations, statutes and county policy.
Conducts
research, gathers data from various federal, state, and private organizations’
affirmative action efforts and prepares all statistical data in support of
equal opportunity cases.
Prepares
quarterly, annual, and other statistical reports for affirmative action;
reviews reports prepared by subordinates; maintains appropriate records on
investigations, conferences, findings, and agreements.
Plans,
coordinates meets and advises Departmental representatives in the development
of their Equal Opportunity Action Plans; reviews the Plans and oversees the
long range program planning to achieve program goals; updates the county's
Equal Opportunity Action Plan annually.
Researches
personnel records; attends conferences, hearings, and negotiations leading to
resolution of complaints.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
A
proven ability to manage investigative groups in the conduct of high quality
investigations in Equal Opportunity specialty areas, and to be accountable for
performance outcomes and objectives for such activity.
The
ability to approach complex interpersonal situations with the compassion and
understanding necessary given the frequently intense emotional nature of the
investigations and inquiries received by the Office.
Expert
applied knowledge of the laws, developments, and policies in the field of equal
opportunity, with specific applied knowledge in discrimination law, disability
affairs, and/or professional standards regulations governing waste, fraud, and
abuse in government.
Thorough
knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting research and
analyses and the ability to develop applicable reports.
Considerable
knowledge in the development and preparation of Affirmative Action Plans.
Ability
to plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner
conducive to high productivity and morale.
Ability
to formulate policies, assess needs, conceptualize, and develop equal
opportunity programs.
Ability
to evaluate data and analyze EEO/ADA related problems and present sound
conclusions orally and in writing.
Ability
to exercise good judgment in counseling and in assisting in the resolution of
complaints.
Ability
to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability
to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full
accord with the letter and spirit of
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Skill
in problem solving.
Skill
in presentation and in the use of a personal computer, utilizing appropriate
software for the preparation of data and information as well as for
communications.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation
from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in
social or behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or other
field related to the investigative functions of the Office of Equal
Opportunity, and six (6) years progressively responsible experience in planning
and implementing investigations and compliance activities, including four (4)
years supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of relevant
training and experience. Candidates must
show considerable expertise in areas under the jurisdiction of the Office of
Equal Opportunity, which include Americans with Disabilities Act compliance,
Equal Employment Opportunity, and Fair Housing.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E3/08 R8/08