ADMINISTRATOR II/ EEO Officer (INTERNAL ONLY)

MD; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, through the Office of Fair Practices, is seeking two Equal Employment Opportunity officers. They will implement programs, monitor compliance, investigate complaints, and draft investigative reports.

The role includes ADA accommodation reviews, recommending resolutions, and developing training on equal opportunity and fair practices. High school diploma and five years of related experience are required, with substitution options available for advanced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Substitution options available: 30 college credit hours per year for up to four years of experience; Bachelor's degree + 1 year; Master's degree; or U.S. Armed Forces staff experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Implements equal opportunity programs (Title VI, MBEs, equal access).
• Monitors compliance with equal opportunity laws, regulations, and policies.
• Investigates and mediates complaints of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and bullying.
• Drafts internal reports and department position statements for discrimination/retaliation complaints.
• Engages in ADA accommodation review and interactive process with employees and supervisors.
• Recommends resolutions to complaints and ADA accommodation requests.
• Develops and administers training on workplace issues including equal employment opportunity and fair practices.

Job description

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

GRADE

STD0017

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Office of Fair Practices, is currently accepting applications for two Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officers. An EEO Officer is responsible for performing duties as assigned by the Director of the Office of Fair Practice, or as needed under Title 5 of the State Personnel and Pension Article. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Implements equal opportunity programs, such as equal employment opportunity and minority business enterprise and equal access (Title VI) programs;
• Monitors compliance with equal opportunity laws, regulations, and policies;
• Investigates and mediates complaints of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and bullying;
• Drafts internal reports of investigative findings and departmental position statements in response to externally filed discrimination and retaliation complaints;
• Engages in an interactive process with employees and supervisors when reviewing requests for reasonable accommodations under the ADA;
• Recommends resolutions to complaints and requests for ADA accommodations;
• Develops and administers training on workplace issues including but not limited to equal employment opportunity and fair practices requirements and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

• 1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience performing the responsibilities of an Equal Employment Opportunity Officer or similar role.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.