STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2

Recruitment #230302-0143MP-001

Go Back View Benefits

Introduction


Are you a passionate Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Professional? Are you seeking a position that offers opportunities to coach others in complying with State and Federal civil right mandates? If so, please consider a career with us.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) seeks a qualified individual to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2 in the Office of Diversity and Equity.

  • Comprehensive benefit offerings
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
  • Pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work-life balance to all employees
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
  • Conduct independent, objective and timely investigations of employee or client-initiated discrimination or sexual harassment complaints.
  • Review and approve preferred qualifications for recruitment purposes
  • Review and approve applicant flow for new hires and promotions
  • Proactively identifying internal practices, policies, and procedures that pose a barrier to DCF job applicants, employees, and the public serviced by the DCF who are members of a protected class.
  • Prepare materials and conducts training to heighten knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws and affirmative action goals, and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Develop and perform outreach initiatives including recruitment efforts through community and minority organizations
  • Assist in the completion of DCF's Affirmative Action Plan including and not limited to conducting training and developing applicant flow and goals analysis justifications
  • Participate in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection
Who We Are
DCF, Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) is committed to adhering to the Connecticut statutes to assist DCF in its compliance with federal, state, and other applicable civil rights laws, regulations, and guidelines. Offering a civil rights compliance perspective, the ODE’s staff collaborates with the DCF’s administration in drafting, reviewing, and implementing internal policies, procedures, and practices.

The State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families' (DCF) mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. DCF is comprised of six (6) Regions (that break down into fourteen (14) area offices), 2 facilities, the Wilderness School, and Central Office. This position requires statewide travel.

This position is 40 hours per week
  • Full-time
  • Some telework opportunity
  • Monday – Friday
  • Located in our Central Office, 505 Hudson Street Hartford

Selection Plan

  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.  
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.   
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.  
  • Note:  At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.  
  • Please visit our Applicant Tips on How to Apply page. 
  • Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Weston at elizabeth.weston@ct.gov.  
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. 
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.  It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.  Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Administrative Services through Human Resources Centralization, this class is accountable for managing affirmative action plans and activities in an Equal Employment Opportunity program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Manages affirmative action plans and activities in the Equal Employment Opportunity unit;
  • Evaluates, updates and disseminates agency equal employment opportunity policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, statutes, regulations and Executive Orders;
  • Develops and implements affirmative action plans;
  • Conducts or oversees investigations and resolution of discrimination and unfair treatment claims;
  • Coordinates findings with Office of the Attorney General when appropriate;
  • Prepares materials and conducts training to heighten knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws and affirmative action goals;
  • Develops and performs outreach initiatives including recruitment efforts through community and minority organizations;
  • Conducts analysis of data and presents at briefing sessions with staff;
  • Counsels staff on equal employment opportunity matters;
  • Conducts career counseling;
  • Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May participate in employment interviews; 
  • May assist with or oversee the State of Connecticut Minority and Small Contractor's Set Aside Program and contract compliance;
  • May administer affirmative action for patient, student, inmate and/or client rights programs;
  • May serve as agency's ADA coordinator; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations;
    • affirmative action plans and programs;
    • interviewing and counseling techniques; 
  • Knowledge of
    • merit system selection process including recruitment, examination and classification; 
    • needs and issues of patients, inmates, students and/or clients;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable investigatory ability; 
  • Ability to
    • develop and implement affirmative action plans;
    • compile, analyze and evaluate human resources records and statistical information;
    • utilize human resources information systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of professional experience in affirmative action, equal opportunity assurance or human resources management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have involved primary responsibility for affirmative action or equal opportunity assurance in the employment setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in public administration, human resources management, labor relations or a closely related field or a law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • For state employees one (1) year of experience as an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience developing Affirmative Action (AA)/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) or Diversity and Inclusion Plans
  • Experience in conducting and writing investigations and resolution of discriminating claims including action plans
  • Experience creating and delivering EEO/AA/Diversity Awareness, Disability Awareness, Civility, Bystander Intervention, and/or Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Programs
  • Experience analyzing and interpreting technical data to solve problems and improve processes as they relate to equal employment and affirmative action
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheet development including managing data, using formulas, exporting of data and ability to pivot data and develop charts/graphs

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • In accordance with Connecticut General Statute, incumbents in this class must complete five (5) hours of training during the first year of service or designation and a minimum of three (3) hours biannually thereafter. This training shall include (1) state and federal discrimination laws and (2) internal discrimination investigation techniques which will be provided by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.





E-mailPhone: (860) 713-52058am - 4:30pm M-FPowered by JobAps