EEO Regional/Program Administrator(20017787)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio seeks a dedicated EEO professional to coordinate and oversee internal complaint processes, investigate discrimination matters, and counsel complainants while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. The role involves liaison work with state and federal agencies, training, and reporting responsibilities.

You will participate in data analysis, prepare reports, and support management with corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in conducting EEO & affirmative action investigative & compliance activities
• Undergraduate coursework in personnel management, business or public administration including personnel management principles
• 12 mos. trg. or exp. in interviewing and EEO regulations & procedures

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees internal EEO complaint process on behalf of agency
• Investigates discrimination complaints as assigned
• Counsels complainants and directs investigative process to ensure compliance with laws

Skills

Diversity Management/EEO

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:

Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Work Location:

1980 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43223
United States

Compensation:

$33.32

Schedule:

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:

no specified

Classified Indicator:

Classified

Union:

Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill:

Diversity Management/EEO

Who We Are

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov.

What You'll Do

• Coordinates and oversees internal EEO complaint process on behalf of agency
• Investigates discrimination complaints as assigned
• Counsels complainants and directs investigative process to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws on behalf of agency
• Respond to Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requests for information and assists in the preparation of position statements and supporting documentation on behalf of agency
• Monitor institutional in-service and new employee orientation for EEO compliance
• Serves as contact and liaison between ODRC and outside agencies (State Equal Opportunity Division, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) to ensure compliance with EEO laws and regulations
• Responds to requests for information, conducts investigations, arranges on-site meetings and assists in the development of resolutions with management level employees to highly complex employment related matters
• Assists Chief of EEO and agency administrators in the resolution of discrimination complaints with the authority to resolve issues through the medication process, conciliation, and regulation of settlements on behalf of agency
• Prepares investigative reports and correspondence for EEO Chief's signature
• Conducts internal investigations and compiles statistical and functional data, conducts on-site reviews and attempts to resolve discrimination complaints, utilize mediation process as first step in resolving conflict between parties, creates case status reports regarding discrimination cases, prepares detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations to include corrective actions and resolution of cases, provides advice to managerial employees regarding appropriate corrective action (i.e. counseling, discipline, training, etc.) for violators of EEO policies attends SEOD, OCRC, EEOC fact finding conferences, meetings, and training sessions, participates in discriminatory complaint hearings conducted by state federal agencies, counsels and advises employees regarding discriminatory complaint hearings conducted by state and federal agencies, counsels and advises employees regarding discriminatory complaints; counsels on DRC EEO policy, and employee rights; advises employee on possible actions regarding discrimination charges and/or grievances, develops, and conducts EEO related training workshops for all DRC personnel
• Reviews employment and labor files related to EEO cases on behalf of the agency
• Performs duties related to special projects and prepares reports as assigned by Deputy Director and Chief of EEO on behalf of agency
• Assists Legal Services by participating in hearings and testifying when required
• Assists the Chief of EEO in the monitoring of institutions/office and development of operational procedures and the implementation of such
• Develops, implements, and conducts EEO training workshops for Central Office, ODRC institutions, APA regions and the Corrections Training Academy for bargaining unit, exempt, and managerial employees
• Make recommendations to the Chief of EEO for training related to institutional EEO committees, Sexual Harassment and Workplace Diversity on behalf of agency
• Prepares and directs preparation of correspondence
• Responds to telephone calls, maintains EEO records, participates in ODRC statewide women's committee activities/organizations and special interest groups on behalf of department; operates state vehicles and other duties deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Bureau
• Attends meetings, trainings and conferences
• May give presentations and conduct training
• Responds both verbally and in writing to questions and concerns
• Works on special projects and/or committees as assigned

Additional Information

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Confirmation is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS & Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in conducting EEO & affirmative action investigative & compliance activities valid driver's license.
-Or undergraduate core coursework in personnel management, business or public administration to include coursework in personnel management principles 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in interviewing 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in EEO & affirmative action regulations & procedures 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in employee training & development valid driver's license.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as EEO Officer, 69132 valid driver's license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Diversity Management/EEO

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.