Equal Opportunity Specialist 2

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; AUD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 to strengthen fairness across statewide workforce programs. The role supports compliance with federal and state standards and provides guidance to staff and officers.

The position emphasizes investigation, data review, and complaint resolution to protect rights and improve access to services. Telework may be available part-time; standard hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Mon–Fri.

Qualifications

• One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 or Human Resource Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, and a bachelor's degree
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Monitoring: Review state and federal program activities to determine adherence to equal opportunity and non-discrimination rules
• Complaint Resolution: Analyze and address discrimination complaints by gathering information, conducting interviews, and developing findings
• Investigation Work: Conduct investigations by collecting documents, speaking with involved parties, and preparing written reports
• Data Review: Examine workforce and client data to assess compliance and support required reports
• Training Support: Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to staff and equal opportunity officers
• Policy Guidance: Assist with the development and interpretation of agency policies related to equal opportunity and non-discrimination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Pennsylvania Management Associate program

Job description

Department of Labor & Industry, Office of Equal Opportunity

651 Boas Street

City

17121

Contact Name

Contact Email

THE POSITION

Are you interested in strengthening fairness across statewide workforce programs? The Department of Labor & Industry is seeking an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 who is interested in growing their skills while supporting communities and improving access to services. This positions gives you the opportunity to support positive change by helping ensure programs meet equal opportunity standards. Join our team that values integrity and service!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will support the agency by ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination requirements are consistently followed across a wide range of workforce programs. Your work is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and ensuring compliance with federal and state standards. As a Equal Opportunity Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Compliance Monitoring: Review state and federal program activities to determine adherence to equal opportunity and non-discrimination rules
• Complaint Resolution: Analyze and address discrimination complaints by gathering information, conducting interviews, and developing findings
• Investigation Work: Conduct investigations by collecting documents, speaking with involved parties, and preparing written reports
• Data Review: Examine workforce and client data to assess compliance and support required reports
• Training Support: Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to staff and equal opportunity officers
• Policy Guidance: Assist with the development and interpretation of agency policies related to equal opportunity and non-discrimination

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may be negotiable based on operational needs.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 or Human Resource Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.