Director, Office of Equity Assurance & Compliance
Administrative Program Manager III
Recruitment #22-005474-0009
Department | MSDE - Office of the State Superintendent |
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Date Opened | 6/17/2022 10:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 7/18/2022 11:59:00 AM |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Christopher King |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.
GRADE
State
Salary Grade 21
Annual
Salary Range: $71,142 - $92,785 (with progression to $114,441)
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is
seeking a dedicated and talented individual to direct its Office of Equity
Assurance and Compliance (OEA&C). This
position serves as the principal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer for
MSDE, and the employee is charged with monitoring compliance with State and
federal equal opportunity laws and policies and promoting a work environment
free of any unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. This position reports to the Deputy State
Superintendent for the Office of Finance and Administration, who serves as the
Agency Fair Practices Officer. The
Director for the OEA&C serves as a member of the MSDE Fair Practices Team
and partners with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) and the Office of the
Attorney General to address issues which arise and formulate proactive
solutions. The successful candidate will
be responsible for investigating complaints and the resolution of employee
appeals from agencies regarding allegations of violations of the State’s Fair
Practices law. This individual will provide leadership, guidance and training
to agencies in the areas of equal opportunity, diversity, compliance and
complaint investigations. This is a
management service position which serves at the pleasure of the appointing
authority.
POSITION DUTIES
- Serves as the Equity and Compliance Officer. Interprets and applies federal and state laws regarding equal access in employment, services, activities, benefits, etc. for protected classifications. Ensures employees are aware of MSDE’s EEO program, including employee rights and responsibilities, policies and procedures for filing complaints of discrimination. Participates in employee orientation process for new employees. Coordinates interview skills training with the OHR. Meets with employees, as necessary and appropriate, to listen to concerns regarding the EEO program. Provides EEO training to all managers and supervisors. Provides EEO training, as requested, by the divisions and programs at MSDE.
- Serves as the MSDE Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. Interprets and applies federal and state laws regarding equal access in employment, services, activities, benefits, etc. for individuals with disabilities. Provides guidance to employees regarding issues related to qualified individuals with disabilities and accommodations. Receives and investigates all complaints regarding unlawful employment practices based on disability. Makes information available to all employees regarding the ADA’s application to the services, programs and activities of MSDE. Develops and revises MSDE’s policy and procedure for reasonable accommodations. Receives and processes reasonable accommodation requests.
- Conducts objective and professional investigations of charges of employment discrimination based on race, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, disability, retaliation, and all other protected classifications in accordance with State and federal law. Produces a report of findings for all investigations conducted with resolute recommendations. Reports of investigations are discussed with the Assistant Attorney General and the Fair Practices Officer for appropriate action.
- Provides technical assistance to MSDE employees implementing resolutions to work environment complaint issues based on protected classifications protected by state and/or federal law. Responds to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) requests for information based on employee-filed complaints.
- Coordinates and prepares the Department’s EEO Annual Report of personnel activity required by state law submitted to the Department of Budget and Management and copied to the MCCR.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in from an accredited college or university.
EXPERIENCE: Five years of fully
encompassing professional level work experience implementing an equal opportunity in employment or equal access program
and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and fair practice standards.
Strong knowledge of State
personnel regulations and a background in employee relations is desirable.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite
(Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access). Prior
supervisory experience preferred.
NOTES:
- Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
- Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of civil
rights laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and the
case law and trends related to these provisions; Strong understanding of the policies and procedures affecting equal
employment opportunity and fair practices in Maryland State government;
Demonstrated experience and success in addressing complaints, applying
investigative techniques to identify the issues involved, and developing
written reports that adequately support recommendations and conclusions; Ability
to impartially investigate complaints of discrimination and to present
recommendations clearly and concisely; Ability to exercise judgment and
discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies, laws, rules,
regulations and procedures; Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers,
staff of other agencies and the general public; Ability to maintain
confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to represent the agency as a
subject matter expert for a significant component of an equal opportunity
program; Ability to train, assign, review and approve the work of subordinate
staff; and Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, groups and
organizations to resolve equal opportunity issues.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background
check as a routine procedure for all employees. Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration
Reform and Control Act and possible travel throughout the State are required.
Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position
may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
Conclusion
For immediate consideration, application
materials should be received by July 1,
2022.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please
make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show
that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information
concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We
will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful
candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and
placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
For
education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American
education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required
prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may
be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
The
assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience
related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you
provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please
report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for this
position online go to MSDE
Jobs on JobAps to complete an MSDE Application. On-line applications (and
resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your
application/attachments. Using this method will allow applicants to
access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify
that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the
recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and
provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy
the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See
Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application
will not be considered.
If
you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments,
you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new
position that requires the attachments. Additionally, you must include
the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to
ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and
Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and
indicate application for - Director,
Office of Equity Assurance and Compliance, #039530, JobAps #22-005474-0009. Mailing
Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200
West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 –
This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.
If you have
difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online
application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management,
Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE
Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website
at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.
Appropriate accommodations for
individuals with disabilities are available upon request.