Internal Affirmative Action Investigator

Position Title: Executive I

Agency : Department of Corrections

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

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $5,484 a month; Full Range $5,484 - $8,539 a month.

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

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 39258

Position Overview

The Department of Corrections Office of Affirmative Action seeks an Executive I Affirmative Action Officer. The successful candidate will join our expanding team of civil rights professionals working to recruit a diverse workforce, protect employee rights, and support a safe and inclusive workplace. The Office of Affirmative Action manages disability, discrimination, sexual harassment matters. You will have an opportunity to apply your energy, curiosity, and analytic abilities to the complex tasks of investigations, fact-finding, and recommendations for corrective actions. 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

• Conducts confidential investigations of discrimination and sexual harassment complaints.

• Participates in outreach to address underutilized categories.

• Participates in responding to employee and applicant requests for accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act.

• Participates in training sessions and the development of training packages to be used for the training of all Department staff in the area of Affirmative Action.

• Assists in the coordination of the Department's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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

Special Skills

• Requires one (1) year of professional working experience with EEOC or affirmative action claims, civil rights enforcement, or related fields, which provide an understanding of discrimination laws and policies.

• Requires extensive knowledge of federal and State equal opportunity, affirmative actions, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title IX laws, policies and regulations, and confidentiality.

• Requires experience conducting investigations, preferably civil rights and/or Title IX investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in Human Resources, Law, Public Policy, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Rights or a related field.

• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers four (4) years of college, with coursework in Human Resources, Law, Public Policy, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Human Rights or a related field.

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience reviewing, conducting, or analyzing investigations.

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience conducting investigations related to EEOC or affirmative action claims, civil rights enforcement, or related fields.

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience conducting investigations related to claims of sexual harassment.

• Prefers one (1) year of experience handling EEOC or affirmative action claims, civil rights enforcement, or related fields.

• Prefers one (1) year of experience recruiting underutilized staff.

• Prefers one (1) year of experience evaluating requests for reasonable accommodations.

• Prefers strong analytical and writing skills with attention to details.

• Prefers one (1) year of experience working with the Department of Human Rights or the Office of the Executive Inspector General.

• Prefers one (1) year of experience working in federal, state or local government or in a public organization.

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. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.

• 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: Public Safety Shared Service Center; 1301 Concordia Ct Springfield, IL 62702-5643

Agency Contact:

Suzanne LaTourelle

Email: Suzanne.LaTourelle@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Public Safety

This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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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• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Nearest Major Market: Springfield