Administrator II

State of Maryland•Baltimore County, MD

About The Position

This position serves an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Investigator for the MD Department of State Police (MDSP) within the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (ODEI). Responsible for investigating and adjudicating complaints of discrimination; conducting EEO and Sexual Harassment trainings, as necessary. Also responsible for recommending and/or implementation of programs and ensuring compliance with civil rights laws, regulations, and MDSP policies. Ensures the EEO complaint timeline (365/30/10/30) is followed by goal setting, deadlines, follow-up, and updating the ODEI case ledger. Preparation of investigative reports and drafting effective position statements. Due to the nature of this work discretion, impartiality, and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information are paramount core competencies.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Have basic knowledge of the EEO process.
Have experience exercising discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Have experience in writing technical reports and/or position statements.
Have experience in investigative technical and/or research experience.
Have conflict resolution experience and interview skills.
Professional certification in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) investigation or related field (e.g., Certified EEO Investigator).

Responsibilities

Investigation and adjudication of internal/external complaints in accordance with SPP Title 5, COMAR, SGA Title 20, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and policies governing equal opportunity and access in employment.
Responds to complaints and information requests from the MCCR and the U.S. EEOC. The position assists with the investigation of complaints of discrimination by thoroughly interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses to assist with preparing relevant documentation for investigation by reviewing and evaluating the facts of the complaint; and explaining applicable laws and regulations to advise all parties of their rights, legal requirements and responsibilities - dally basis.
Provide conflict resolution and mediation when applicable for both sworn and civilian staff. Investigative reporting, researching and fact-finding, and drafting comprehensive position statements based on the Elements of Proof. Updates the confidential ODEl case ledger and exercises judgment in the release of sensitive information.
Performs special assignments, facilitate presentations, seek professional development opportunities, and other responsibilities as directed by the ODEl Director and Deputy Director for the betterment of the Department.