Public Service Manager II - State EEO Coordinator

Department of Administrative and Financial Services; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Department of Administrative and Financial Services in Augusta, ME invites applications for the State Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator. This role provides critical guidance to State agencies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and related acts.

The coordinator will lead investigations, coordinate with HR, and travel statewide as required to support agency equity efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in EEO Compliance (Title VII, ADA, FMLA) or similar laws.
• Experience in conducting internal personnel investigations.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to lead collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Work with HR Managers, HR Directors and State employees on Family Medical Leave matters and accommodations.
• Lead and/or support personnel investigations into discrimination or harassment.
• Collaborate with Compliance team to promote Maine as an Employer of Choice.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Creativity

Customer Focus

Effective Communications

Integrity

Results Oriented

Sound Judgment

Supportive Coaching

Systems Thinking

Vision

Job description

State Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator

Opening Date: August 31, 2026
Closing Date: September 15, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 30 / Confidential Job Class Code: MA30
Salary: $75,067.20 - $106,163.20 / Annually
Position Number: 004900511
Location: Augusta
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Make a difference in your career. As the State Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator, you will have the opportunity every day to make a positive and meaningful impact by providing critical direction to State agencies. In this role, your guidance and direction will ensure agency compliance with the Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations, including TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Family and Medical Leave (FML), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and the Maine Human Rights Act. You will collaborate with Management and other HR Professionals to resolve employee complaints in these areas and may conduct or oversee investigations and/or management reviews. In addition to the competencies below, this position requires strong communication skills, ability to maintain effective working relationships, critical thinking ability, strong writing skills, and the ability to multi‑task and travel statewide as necessary.

Typical Responsibilities

• Work with HR Managers, HR Directors and State employees on Family Medical Leave matters, Americans with Disabilities accommodations and statewide reassignments as an accommodation;
• Lead and/or support personnel investigations into complaints of discrimination or harassment (e.g. speak with witnesses and write investigation reports);
• Partner with a team of Compliance experts dedicated to making the State of Maine the Employer of Choice in Maine.

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking - The ability to identify key issues in a problem or situation, examining interpersonal, personal, political and situational variables.
• Creativity -The ability to recognize and make recommendations when there is a need for new/modified approaches.
• Customer Focus - The ability to probe for the real, underlying needs of employee or manager seeking assistance and to match those to available options.
• Effective Communications – The ability to negotiate solutions to problems or obstacles while maintaining positive relationships with others.
• Integrity – The ability to choose actions in accordance with agency vision, even when in conflict with personal preference.
• Results Oriented – The ability to anticipate personal and environmental obstacles to reaching objectives and plan contingent actions accordingly.
• Sound Judgment – The ability to evaluate facts, analyze information, reach logical conclusions and make sound recommendations.
• Supportive Coaching – The ability to share experiences to help others recognize what has worked well in the past and what can be improved.
• Systems Thinking – The ability to form clear interpretations and understand the dynamics of a situation based upon many types and multiple sources of information.
• Vision – The ability to promote a long‑term, big-picture view of Maine State Government and its goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in EEO Compliance (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Family and Medical Leave Act, or other comparable state or federal laws).
• Experience in conducting internal personnel investigations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with groups and in a leadership role.

Preference

• Experience working with a large employer in a human resources capacity and/or
• A law degree (Juris Doctor).

Benefits of Working for the State of Maine

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.86% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre‑tax to help pay for out‑of‑pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty‑two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre‑tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Contact Information: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact [e-mail]

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