EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION - Range 22 / EXE

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks an executive leader to implement equal rights policies, oversee investigations, and direct outreach across the community and agencies. The role requires steering a multi-year strategy and reporting progress to the Commission.

This at-will executive exempt position emphasizes leadership over investigations with a focus on unbiased outcomes and collaboration with the Mayor's office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law, Political Science or related field with 6 years’ relevant experience.
• Master’s or JD with 4 years’ relevant experience in equal rights related work.
• Active license to practice law or active EEO/professional investigator/HR certification within 6 months of hire.
• Background check including criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Executes Municipal ordinances on discrimination and program policies.
• Leads professional investigators and administrative staff to ensure impartial, timely investigations.
• Oversees community outreach, inter-agency relations, and multi-year strategic planning.

Skills

Teaching

Counseling

Public relations

Law

Social work

Human relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Political Science or similar discipline

Master’s degree or doctorate degree (including J.D.) in Human Resources, Law, Political Science or similar discipline

Job description

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission.

DEPARTMENT: Equal Rights Commission

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

LOCATION: City Hall - 632 W 6th Ave

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Under the general direction of the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission (“Commission”), implements Municipal ordinances on discrimination and program policies adopted by the Commission. Manages and directs activities of professional investigators and administrative staff of the agency to ensure impartial investigations of complaints of discrimination and other agency projects assigned by the Commission are attained in a timely and cost-effective manner consistent with the administrative process required by applicable code and any guidelines issued by the Commission. Works with Commission to adopt a multi-year strategic plan, lead action to achieve goals identified in plan and frequently report upon the agency’s activities and progress towards milestones outlined in plan. While secondary to the day-to-day investigative operations of the agency, leads and oversees community outreach each, community relations and inter-agency relationships throughout the Municipality. This is an Executive classification listed in Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) 3.30.172 and in accordance with AMC 3.70.060.C.1 is exempt from collective bargaining. In accordance with AMC 3.30.172.B.5, this executive exempt at-will position is subject to an appointment by the Commission and subject to the approval of the Mayor.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Political Science or similar discipline and six (6) years of experience in teaching, counseling, public relations, law, social work, or human relations with an emphasis on developing and understanding problems related to equal rights and finding solutions to those problems.

Master’s degree or doctorate degree (including J.D.) in Human Resources, Law, Political Science or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in teaching, counseling, public relations, law, social work, or human relations with an emphasis on developing and understanding problems related to equal rights and finding solutions to those problems.

All applicants must possess and/or obtain:

• Active license to practice law or active EEO, professional investigator, or Human Resources certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Instructions to Applicants

• Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for and interest in this position.
• Submit a comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit contact information for three professional references.
• Submit proof of highest education/degree awarded.
• If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit a copy.
• If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check and Financial Review. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.