Equal Opportunity Programs Assistant - Equal Opportunity Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Equal Opportunity Department is a regulatory agency that works in a variety of ways to achieve its mission in the areas of fair housing, employment, accessibility, public accommodations, and economic opportunity for businesses. The division is comprised of two sections: Business Certification and Contract Compliance.

The Compliance and Enforcement Division of the Equal Opportunity Department currently has one vacancy for an Equal Opportunity Programs Assistant. This position is responsible for providing paraprofessional support to the Compliance and Enforcement Division team. Support activities include: answering the Compliance & Enforcement main telephone line; conducting employment, fair housing and public accommodation intake consultations with employees and / or the community; assisting Equal Opportunity Specialists in developing and conducting Equal Opportunity training programs; assisting in collecting and compiling complaint information/data; statistical research and analysis; producing reports related to programs/activities of the department; organization and implementation of conferences, workshops and events; and other administrative duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal anti-discrimination laws to include the Federal Fair Housing Act, the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Proficient at Microsoft Office, database management, and other software applications (i.e., Webex, Teams, SAP, Outlook).

• Effective oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.

• Excellent customer service skills.

SALARY

Pay Range:$26.18 to $ 47.01 per hour.

Hiring Range: $26.18 to $35.08 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.

• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.

• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.

• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.

• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.

• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.

• Employer paid long-term disability.

• Free Bus/light rail pass.

• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.

• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.

• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.

• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience in equal opportunity.

• Bachelor's degree in political science, business administration, personnel, or law.

• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

• The City job description can be found here.

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Work experience consistent with labor compliance job requirements or civil rights advocacy.

• Experience providing high quality customer service with internal and external customers or clients.

• Experience providing paraprofessional support to a large team.

• Experience working with databases, including data entry and troubleshooting.

• Experience composing, writing, and submitting reports, ensuring deadlines are met.

• Bilingual (English/ Spanish).

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 2, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Equal Opportunity Progrms Asst, JC:07050, ID# 54082, 04/18/24, USM, SG, Benefits:007

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