Civil Rights/EEO Officer
About The Position
This position serves as the Department expert concerning civil rights, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and non-discrimination guidance and issues in the workplace. This includes advising on civil rights, EEO, ADA, and non-discrimination issues affecting Department clients and employees seeking services. The position also assists with employee relations, mediates conflict resolution, and recommends an appropriate course of action. The position performs this work in a heavily unionized environment encompassing several collective bargaining agreements.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of the theories and practices of human resources, including but not limited to the areas of equal employment opportunity, progressive discipline, labor relations, employee relations, workplace harassment, disability accommodations, etc.
- Extensive knowledge of laws and regulations involved in prohibiting discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers Compensation, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Montana Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Civil Rights Acts, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Montana Human Rights Law, etc.
- Ability to interpret and analyze all applicable rules and regulations and apply those laws to cases.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, personnel management, public administration, business management, or a closely related field.
- Five years of related professional-level experience.
- Other combinations of education and related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- Family-friendly policies
- Dedicated and caring colleagues
- Health coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
- Opportunities and room for professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF
- This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
