Affirmative Action Investigator-External Matters

Position Title: Executive II

Agency : Department of Corrections

Closing Date/Time: 07/12/2024 11:59 p.m.

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,339 a month; Full Range $6,339 - $9,595 a month.

Job Type: Salaried

County: Williamson

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Posting Identification Number 39267

Position Overview

The Department of Corrections Office of Affirmative Action seeks an Executive II Affirmative Action Officer. The successful candidate will join our expanding team of civil rights professionals working to protect employee rights and support a safe and inclusive workplace. The Office of Affirmative Action manages disability, discrimination, sexual harassment matters referred by the EEOC, Department of Labor, and IDHR. You will have an opportunity to apply your energy, curiosity, and analytic abilities to the complex tasks of investigations, fact-finding, and recommendations for Agency positions and responses. You will manage a high volume of tasks and work on a wide variety of workplace issues. We offer training, support, and pathways for professional growth and advancement. Apply to join our dynamic team today.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates and processes confidential complaints of discrimination or harassment with state and federal agencies.

• Travels and represents the Department during fact-finding and conciliation conference.

• Prepares and maintains a log of statewide complaints and prepares reports on status for management.

• Coordinates the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the region.

• Travels to conduct training workshops and seminars to Executive Staff, Affirmative Action staff, employees relative to the Affirmative Action plan, Title VI and VII.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration.

• Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers at least two (2) years researching, writing, or reviewing issues involving discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment laws and regulations.

Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in conducting interviews and investigations in Corrections or similar related work environments.

Prefers at least two (2) years of experience researching and writing reports in regard to discrimination and/or sexual harassment.

Prefers at least two (2) years of experience writing and defending detailed reports in regard to discrimination and/or sexual harassment claims.

Prefers at least two (2) years' experience reviewing, conducting, and/or analyzing administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, or similar oversight agency.

Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in recruiting and outreach to under-represented communities.

Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with employee assistance programs or other programs that support employees in crisis.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.

Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.

Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency's success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)

• Health, life, vision and dental insurance

• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave

• Pension Plan - vesting at 10 years for Tier II

• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement

• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs

• Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually

• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)

• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Work Hours: 8:30 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m. Monday

• Friday; Sat/Sun off

Work Location: Marion Regional Office; 2309 W Main St Marion, IL 62959-1187

Agency Contact:

Suzanne LaTourelle, HRS

Email: Suzanne.LaTourelle@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Public Safety

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

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Nearest Major Market: Carbondale