EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION - Range 22 / EXE

Alaska Horizon; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks an executive leader to oversee the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, directing investigators and staff to ensure impartial discrimination investigations and agency projects are completed efficiently. The role leads strategic planning, public outreach, and inter-agency relations within the Municipality.

As an executive exempt at-will appointment, the incumbent reports to the Mayor and is subject to background checks and compliance with ADA and EO guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Directs investigations of discrimination complaints and agency projects.
• Leads multi-year strategic planning and reports on milestones to the Mayor and Commission.
• Oversees community outreach, inter-agency relations, and external communications.

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

Job Information

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.

Example of Duties

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 requiredby applicable code and any guidelines issued by the Commission. Works with Commission to adopt a multi-year strategic plan, leadaction to achieve goals identified in plan and frequently report upon the agency’s activities and progress towards milestonesoutlined in plan. While secondary to the day-to-day investigative operations of the agency, leads and oversees community outr 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.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

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.

OR

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.

Additional Important Information

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.

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.