Equal Opportunity Investigator - Community Impact & Compliance

City of Gainesville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gainesville seeks a Community Builder to assist in administering and implementing Equal Opportunity programs. You will investigate discrimination complaints and work under the Compliance Manager, contributing to city policies and outreach.

This professional role requires a bachelor’s degree and two years in equal opportunity; a writing sample may be requested during the interview. A writing sample will be requested during the interview process; a writing sample may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in public or business administration, human resource management, pre-law, or related subject.
• Two years of experience in Equal Opportunity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigates complaints of discrimination and makes recommendations to the Compliance Manager.
• Acts as the resource person for assigned matters pertaining to complaints of discrimination.
• Monitors/conducts independent research, studies, and surveys, and makes recommendations to the Compliance Manager based on developments in Equal Opportunity.
• Works closely with the Equal Opportunity Director and Legal staff to make recommendations involving complaint resolution and policy implementation.
• Identifies matters requiring the use of conflict resolution techniques and notifies Equal Opportunity Director and/or senior staff to resolve disputes before they become formal equal opportunity complaints.
• Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations for updating City policies and procedures as they relate to Equal Opportunity.
• Prepares required reports and maintains appropriate records on investigations, findings, and agreements.
• Conducts studies and collects information to evaluate employment practices and determine whether there may be systemic discrimination.
• Promotes understanding of purpose, policies and programs involving Equal Opportunity throughout the organization and the community.
• Coordinates and assists with the development and delivery of discrimination and harassment training and education programs for both external and internal stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor degree in public or business administration or related subject

Job description

The City of Gainesville seeks a Community Builder to assist in administering and implementing Equal Opportunity programs. You will investigate discrimination complaints and work under the Compliance Manager, contributing to city policies and outreach.

This professional role requires a bachelor’s degree and two years in equal opportunity; a writing sample may be requested during the interview. A writing sample will be requested during the interview process; a writing sample may be needed.