Equal Opportunity Specialist I

City of Dayton • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Equal Opportunity Specialist I (EOS I) will ensure that residents are treated equitably in housing, employment, public accommodations, credit activities, and police interactions regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. The EOS I supports the City of Dayton’s commitment to equity, fairness, and equal treatment by assisting with civil rights enforcement, education, outreach, and police–community relations. The EOS I plays a key role in supporting the Community Appeals Board (CAB) and the Human Relations Council (HRC) Board and provides support across the organization to advance equitable treatment for the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies, Urban Affairs, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Community Development, Public Administration, Political Science, Demographics, Econometrics, Geography (GIS), Social Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Social Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Human Rights or a closely related field
• 2 years of experience in civil or human rights, social justice, fair housing, equal employment, conflict management, or working with immigrants and other minorities
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or one of the above listed areas may be substituted for one year of the above required experience.
• Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
• Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.
• A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment.
• All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
• Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen.
• Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening.
• Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that residents are treated equitably in housing, employment, public accommodations, credit activities, and police interactions regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
• Assist with civil rights enforcement, education, outreach, and police–community relations.
• Support the Community Appeals Board (CAB) and the Human Relations Council (HRC) Board
• Provide support across the organization to advance equitable treatment for the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level