Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1

State of Connecticut - Department of Social Services; Hartford (CT); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Public service loan forgiveness-elig '

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services in Hartford is seeking an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 to support affirmative action initiatives, analyze employment data, and coordinate outreach to expand access to opportunity. You will work within the Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity to ensure compliance with policies and strengthen workforce diversity.

This role requires strong knowledge of EEO laws, experience in investigations and training, and the

Formación

• Six (6) years of professional experience in affirmative action, equal opportunity assurance or human resources management.
• Two (2) years of the General Experience must have involved primary responsibility for affirmative action or equal opportunity assurance in an employment setting.
• Substitutions allowed: Bachelor's degree or higher may substitute for up to four years of experience; Master's or law degree may substitute for one additional year.

Responsabilidades

• Develops and implements affirmative action plans in an Equal Employment Opportunity program.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical affirmative action data.
• Develops and/or revises equal employment opportunity procedures.
• Defines and conducts outreach initiatives including recruitment through community and minority organizations and career fairs.
• Conducts career counseling and discrimination complaint investigations.
• Counsels staff on equal employment opportunity matters.

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

Are you a current employee of the State of Connecticut with a passion for fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment? If so, we invite you to consider the Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 position below!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) is accepting applications for one (1) anticipated full-time Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 position for the Division of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity located in Hartford, CT.

In this role, you will help advance a fair, inclusive, and equitable workplace by supporting affirmative action initiatives, promoting equal employment opportunities, and helping ensure compliance with applicable policies and requirements. You will play an important role in developing and implementing affirmative action plans, analyzing employment data, conducting discrimination complaint investigations, and coordinating outreach and recruitment efforts to expand access to career opportunities. You will also collaborate with agency staff on equal employment opportunity matters, contribute to training and policy development, and support initiatives that strengthen diversity, accessibility, and inclusion throughout the agency.

If you are passionate about equity, fairness, and creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, we encourage you to apply and make a difference with DSS!

Position Highlights

• Full-time
• Hybrid
• 40 Hours per week
• Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

What we can offer you

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

About the Department of Social Services

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut's multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, online and phone access options.

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a state agency this class is accountable for developing and implementing affirmative action plans and conducting other activities in an Equal Employment Opportunity program.

Examples of Duties

• Develops and implements affirmative action plans in an Equal Employment Opportunity program;
• Compiles and analyzes statistical affirmative action data;
• Develops and/or revises equal employment opportunity procedures;
• Defines and conducts outreach initiatives including recruitment efforts through community and minority organizations and career fairs;
• Conducts career counseling;
• Conducts discrimination complaint investigations;
• Counsels staff on equal employment opportunity matters;
• Reviews supplier contracts to ensure incorporation of affirmative action considerations;
• Prepares reports;
• Assists Equal Employment Opportunity staff with special projects;
• Assists in training activities;
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• May participate in employment interviews;
• May assist in development of equal employment opportunity policy;
• May assist in monitoring agency compliance with State of Connecticut Minority and Small Contractor's Set Aside Program;
• May participate in administering affirmative action for patient, student, inmate and/or client rights programs;
• May serve as agency's ADA coordinator;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• affirmative action programs;
• interviewing and counseling techniques;
• merit system selection process including recruitment, examination and classification;
• needs and issues of patients, inmates, students and/or clients;
• Considerable interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to develop and implement affirmative action plans;
• compile, analyze and evaluate human resources records and statistical information;
• investigate;
• assess and define training requirements;
• utilize human resources information systems.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Six (6) years of professional experience in affirmative action, equal opportunity assurance or human resources management.

Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have involved primary responsibility for affirmative action or equal opportunity assurance in an employment setting.

Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in public administration, human resources management, labor relations or a closely related field or a law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• For state employees two (2) years of experience as an Equal Employment Opportunity Assistant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

Special Requirements

In accordance with Connecticut General Statute, incumbents in this class must complete five (5) hours of training during the first year of service or designation and a minimum of three (3) hours biannually thereafter. This training shall include (1) state and federal discrimination laws and (2) internal discrimination investigation techniques which will be provided by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.