Equal Opportunity Specialist I - Public Service Equity

JobAps; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Leadership development

Work/life balance

Job summary

DMHAS seeks an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 to develop, implement, and monitor affirmative action and EEO programs. The role supports compliance with state and federal EEO laws and promotes equitable hiring practices within Connecticut’s health agency.

The position offers a hybrid work environment in Hartford, CT, with opportunities for leadership development and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative workplace are highlighted in the offer.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Laws knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Investigative techniques

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DMHAS seeks an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 to develop, implement, and monitor affirmative action and EEO programs. The role supports compliance with state and federal EEO laws and promotes equitable hiring practices within Connecticut’s health agency.

The position offers a hybrid work environment in Hartford, CT, with opportunities for leadership development and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative workplace are highlighted in the offer.