Equal Opportunity Specialist - Equal Opportunity Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Come work for one of America's top 500 large employers as named by Forbes in 2021 & 2022 and the Top 20 best employers in Arizona! Working for the City of Phoenix positions you to work in a vibrant, growing city that is now the 5th largest in the county.

The City of Phoenix is seeking detail orientated professionals who enjoy a high-energy, fast-paced environment of equal opportunity. Currently, there are two vacancies in the Compliance and Enforcement Division of the Equal Opportunity Department. The Equal Opportunity Department is a regulatory department that works in a variety of ways to achieve its mission in the areas of fair housing, employment, accessibility, and public accommodations.

The Equal Opportunity Specialist assigned to Compliance and Enforcement Division acts as an impartial fact-finder, management advisor, and client supporter in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodation discrimination complaints. They perform duties in human and civil rights areas including enforcement and compliance with local, state, and federal civil rights laws and regulations. The Equal Opportunity Specialist will work closely with City departments, including Human Resources, to conduct investigations and compose detailed reports of investigatory findings and make recommendations. These individuals will be responsible for interpretating civil rights laws including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI and other regulations that apply. Equal Opportunity Specialist will also utilize a case management system to monitor reports of findings and complaints.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

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

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to collaborate with other specialists in a team environment.

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

• Knowledge of personnel and employment practices.

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

SALARY

Pay Range: $72,966.40 to $102,668.80 annually.

Hiring Range: $72,966.40 to $102,668.80 annually.

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

• Three years of professional experience in the investigation and evaluation of civil rights complaints, advocacy, or education, equal opportunity, or community relations outreach activities.

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

• 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:

• Experience investigating complaints related to Title VI, Title VII, Title VIII, ADA, ADEA, GINA, and/or the Arizona Civil Rights Act.

• Experience interpreting and applying human and civil rights-related laws.

• Experience in analytical and fact-based writing.

• Experience investigating and/or eligibility determinations.

• Experience in public outreach, mediation, and confliction resolution.

• Experience with web-based data platforms and/or databases.

• Experience with managing and coordinating activities related to reviews and audits, including follow-up to ensure implementation of applicable corrective actions.

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders at various levels, elected officials, outside entities, non-profits, and management/executive staff.

• Experience preparing and conducting presentations to small and large diverse groups.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 7, 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

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