Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2 (Hybrid) - #251120-0143MP-001

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

66d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), seeking a motivated and talented candidate to join our team as an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2 in Hartford, CT. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS LOCATION: Hartford, CT SHIFT: Full-time, first shift SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Hybrid) NOTE: You must be a current State of Connecticut employee to be considered. Please see selection plan for additional details. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - - As a current State of Connecticut employee, you will receive the same excellent benefits you are already accustom to. Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. OUR VISION We envision CTECS as the primary pipeline for Connecticut's skilled labor workforce. OUR MISSION Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. For over 100 years, the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut; preparing students to meet the skilled workforce needs of employers. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center, and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. CTECS serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students across 31 in-demand CTE programs, providing hands-on training in state-of-the-art classrooms designed to mirror real-world workplaces. Students follow a unique schedule alternating between career and technical education and traditional academics, ensuring they graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success. Graduates earn a Connecticut high school diploma, CTE certificate in their field of study, and multiple stackable credentials giving them the "competitive edge." These credentials include but are not limited to state occupational licensure, national technical skill competency certifications, and industry-recognized credentialing. Many students secure job placements before graduation, while others continue their education at colleges, universities, or registered apprenticeships.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations
Considerable knowledge of affirmative action plans and programs
Considerable knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques
Knowledge of merit system selection process including recruitment, examination and classification
Knowledge of needs and issues of patients, inmates, students and/or clients
Considerable interpersonal skills
Considerable oral and written communication skills
Considerable investigatory ability
Ability to develop and implement affirmative action plans
Ability to compile, analyze and evaluate human resources records and statistical information
Ability to utilize human resources information systems
Seven (7) years of professional experience in affirmative action, equal opportunity assurance or human resources management
Three (3) years of the General Experience must have involved primary responsibility for affirmative action or equal opportunity assurance in the employment setting

Nice To Haves

Experience in the successful development and implementation of State affirmative action plans
Experience conducting protected class discrimination complaint investigations
Experience compiling, analyzing, and evaluating human resources records and statistical information for the development of State affirmative action plans

Responsibilities

Manages affirmative action plans and activities in the Equal Employment Opportunity unit
Evaluates, updates and disseminates agency equal employment opportunity policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, statutes, regulations and Executive Orders
Develops and implements affirmative action plans
Conducts or oversees investigations and resolution of discrimination and unfair treatment claims
Coordinates findings with Office of the Attorney General when appropriate
Prepares materials and conducts training to heighten knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws and affirmative action goals
Develops and performs outreach initiatives including recruitment efforts through community and minority organizations
Conducts analysis of data and presents at briefing sessions with staff
Counsels staff on equal employment opportunity matters
Conducts career counseling
Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection
May participate in employment interviews
May assist with or oversee the State of Connecticut Minority and Small Contractor's Set Aside Program and contract compliance
May administer affirmative action for patient, student, inmate and/or client rights programs
May serve as agency's ADA coordinator
Performs related duties as required