Equal Opportunity Specialist II

City of Dayton•Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The EOS II plays a key role in advancing the City of Dayton’s civil rights, fair housing, and equity and inclusion efforts. This position independently conducts civil rights investigations, leads education and outreach initiatives, and supports the Community Appeals Board (CAB) in carrying out its responsibilities related to police–community relations. The EOS II also supports the Human Relations Council (HRC) Board and contributes to the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of initiatives designed to affirmatively further fair housing and promote equitable treatment across 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; AND 4 years of experience in civil or human rights, social justice, fair housing, equal employment, conflict management, or working with immigrants and other minorities; OR Law degree AND 4 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 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

Conduct civil rights investigations
Lead education and outreach initiatives
Support the Community Appeals Board (CAB) in carrying out its responsibilities related to police–community relations
Support the Human Relations Council (HRC) Board
Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of initiatives designed to affirmatively further fair housing and promote equitable treatment across the community.