STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1

Recruitment #201209-0159MP-001

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Introduction



The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Unit is seeking an individual with a passion for fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment to join an agency that truly believes all employees have the shared responsibility to promote and provide equal opportunity; diversity and inclusion. If this sounds like something you would love to be a part of, then we invite you to apply! 

Who we are: 
The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) houses a number of distinct programs that comprise the business functions of state government, including information technology, human resources, procurement, facilities and real estate, construction services, fleet, workers compensation and more united in a common mission to: 
  • Support Connecticut's Growth - To serve our citizens, businesses, state agencies and other branches of government by providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost. 
  • Drive Continuous Innovation - To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of state government using best practices from the public and private sectors. 
  • Provide Rewarding Careers - To attract and retain a workforce of talented, dedicated public servants committed to leading our great state forward.
Who you are: 
The successful candidate will have attention to detail, be reliable, confidential and possess excellent written and oral skills. You will come to us with effective conflict resolution skills, and the ability to apply analytical thinking to your work. You must be able to plan and organize work, adjust to changing priorities, and achieve objectives within strict deadlines. 

The successful candidate will  be able to independently perform the required duties of the position including but not limited to: 
  • Conducting employee counseling regarding affirmative action issues; 
  • Developing and/or revising affirmative action procedures and policies; 
  • Providing employer-employee relations counseling; 
  • Acting as a mediator for informal discrimination complaints; interviewing and conducting impartial investigations and making fact based decisions; 
  • Compiling and analyzing statistical affirmative action data; 
  • Assisting with the development and implementation of agencies’ affirmative action plans and programs; 
  • Conducting sexual harassment prevention training, Diversity Training and other EEO/affirmative action related training programs; 
  • Serving as the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for assigned agencies;
  • Assisting agency legal staff with related special projects; and other related duties. 

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has permanent state status* and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included a resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. 

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Raisa Capellan at raisa.capellan@ct.gov or (860)952-3956.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks for an Equal Employment Opportunity program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Compiles and analyzes statistical affirmative action data; develops and implements affirmative action plans; develops and/or revises equal employment opportunity procedures; defines and conducts outreach initiatives to include recruitment efforts through community and minority organizations and career fairs; conducts career counseling; conducts discrimination complaint investigations; counsels staff on equal employment opportunity matters; reviews supplier contracts to ensure incorporation of affirmative action considerations; prepares reports; assists Equal Employment Opportunity staff with special projects; assists in training activities; may participate in employment interviews; may assist in development of equal employment opportunity policy; may assist in monitoring agency compliance with State of Connecticut Minority & Small Contractor's Set Aside Program; may participate in administering affirmative action for patient, student, inmate and/or client rights programs; may serve as the agency's ADA coordinator; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in affirmative action, equal opportunity assurance or human resources management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have involved primary responsibility for affirmative action or equal opportunity assurance in an employment setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. For state employees two (2) years of experience as an Equal Employment Opportunity Assistant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working remotely
  • Experience utilizing CORE-CT Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) to run query reports used in the formation of affirmative action plans
  • Experience developing strategic recruitment efforts to reach targeted groups
  • Experience using Microsoft Products including Word, Excel, Access and Teams 
  • Experience developing Affirmative Action Plans in compliance with State laws and regulations
  • Experience communicating with stakeholders in person and virtually.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2. 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.

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.





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