City of Tucson

Promotes equal opportunity in employment, City Programs, and departments. Performs internal and external investigations of complaints of discrimination, resolves complaints, conducts training and processes ADA Title II requests for reasonable accommodation in the work place.  When assigned, conducts investigations of wrongful conduct and prepares findings.  Assists the Program Director with office operations, data base monitoring and analysis, training, and program implementation.

Provides guidance to other positions performing similar tasks.  Coaches departmental liaisons regarding Limited English Proficiency (LEP) on their roles and responsibilities.  Serves as the LEP Coordinator for the City 

Conducts external investigations by preparing investigative plans, identifying analytical models, legal theory and the nature of the complaint, conducting legal research through case law, federal and state statutes and independent legal research, conducting interviews, contacting the involved parties, issuing interrogations and subpoenas, reviewing position statements, rendering findings, making recommendations as necessary, debriefing findings to employees and supervisors, writing summaries and reports and preparing and presenting information  

Processes requests for reasonable accommodation of services and programs by researching legal information and reviewing historical, medical and other types of documentation and coordinating with applicable department liaisons.  Serves as the ADA Title II Coordinator for the City and provides guidance to ADA Department Coordinators

Reviews and processes employment certifications for hiring, promotions and other employment actions to ensure compliance with Administrative Directives and anti-discrimination laws

Resolves complaints by investigating a discriminatory complaint, prepares report findings and makes recommendations for corrective action, negotiates conciliation that the respondent provides relief to the complainant including provisions to eliminate discriminatory practices 

Processes both internal and external intakes by determining whether the office has jurisdiction to investigate and whether the timeliness is covered by code and obtaining any additional information necessary.   Provides equal opportunity training regarding policies, statutes, and practices.  Training includes such topics as anti-discrimination and diversity practices, wrongful conduct, retaliation and other Administrative Directives

Performs administrative duties by reviewing, authorizing and possibly returning various forms to department directors if issue or problem exists, issuing subpoenas, preparing reports, documentation and agreements, developing department plans and providing statistical data to government departments regarding personnel utilization

Attends various Commission meetings and provides comprehensive reports to address the needs of the members.  May provide specific training to Commission members related to anti-discrimination and theories

Performs related work as required

Minimum Education Level & Type: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 3 years pomoting equal opportunity in employment programs and investigating complaints of discrimination

None

FLSA Status: Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 02

Occupation Group Description: General Administration

EEO Job Category Code: B

EEO Job Category Description: Professionals

Organizational Level: Senior

NCCI: 8810

Bargaining Unit: No Representation

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Secondary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted D - Driver

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: No

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.