Equal Opportunity Senior

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $62,850 - $72,851 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for implementing and monitoring the agency's federally mandated Equal Opportunity Programs. This position provides guidance and training on equal opportunity requirements, investigates internal complaints of discrimination and applicant complaints for the agency. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, rules, statutes, regulations and policies by providing support to the Equal Opportunity Office.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Knowledge in: Federal and State Civil Rights laws, regulations, statutes, policies and procedures.
• Agency equal opportunity compliance policies and procedures.
• Civil Rights compliance and investigations processes.
• State transportation programs and/or local government transportation programs.
• Statistical and/or auditing principles.
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• FMLA. PPL, LTD, STD and other Leave Management and/or Benefit programs.
• Skill in/with: Organization and planning principles and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Interviewing and interpersonal interactions.
• Data analysis and report writing.
• Interpreting statutes, policies and procedures.
• Basic field data collections techniques.
• Google Workspace.
• Ability to: Meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Gather and analyze data.
• Write clear and concise reports, letters, or other materials.
• Analyze facts, interpret laws and regulations, draw logical conclusions, and make informed decisions.
• Provide training and present information, respond to verbal questions appropriately.
• Work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working in equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination or compliance or a combination of education and experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and ensure agency compliance with all mandated program requirements.
• Develop and refine processes as needed to ensure continuous improve.
• Collaborate with the agency Equal Opportunity Program and Employee Relations team on investigations and complaints.
• Oversee the processes involving internal employee discrimination under Title VII to ensure compliance.
• Investigate employee complaints of discrimination and prepare reports & documents as well as resolve employee and management concerns.
• Develop and conduct virtual and in-person training of internal Equal Opportunity program areas to include items such as Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and religious accommodations.
• Attend and represent the agency's Equal Opportunity Program at meetings, presentations and training events.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed