POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) Administrator will be responsible for reviewing, responding and
providing advice on matters relating to equal opportunity. The incumbent performs
a variety of analytical evaluative, interpretive and advisory duties to ensure
completion of responsibility for internal equal employment opportunity (EEO)
program compliance; and a variety of special projects and assignments designed
to fulfill EEO program responsibilities pertinent to the elimination of illegal
discrimination and the removal of internal and external barriers to equal
opportunity. Responsibilities
also include providing advice and policy recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools and executive level staff on issues relating to equal opportunity.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Monitors, reviews and advises on
internal equal employment opportunities and compliance issues such as
allegations of employment discrimination based on protected classes as defined
in Title VI, Title VII, ADA, and other laws, Board Policies or Administrative
Procedures that prevent discriminatory practices in hiring or employment;
Reviews complaints of employment
discrimination to determine if the district has jurisdiction. When jurisdiction is not obvious due to
insufficient information, obtains the necessary information from charging
parties and/or through document requests.
Resolves questions of timeliness, basis and standing under the law governing
discrimination complaints. Obtains
statements and affidavits from charging parties and/or witnesses and collates
any documentary evidence;
Conducts investigation of equal
employment opportunity and Title IX complaints, determines investigative methods
to be used, interviews complainants, respondents, witnesses and other
individuals, conducts site visits, reviews records and prepares fact finding
reports and recommendations;
Mediates and utilizes
alternative resolution and problem solving processes to resolve internal
organizational complaints, as appropriate; uses creative and critical thinking
in problem solving EEO issues and/or concerns; facilitates communication among
employees and management by providing guidance and consultation regarding
problem solving, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, litigation
avoidance and strives to resolve internal conflict informally through
appropriate conflict management and mediation techniques;
Identifies training needs and
develops and provides system-wide training for supervisors and employees on
EEO, ADA and harassment related issues; provides guidance to staff;
Supports the design, development
and review of standard operating procedures, administrative procedures and
related policy documents to ensure consistent application of policies and
program compliance; presents recommendations for policy and procedural changes
based on identified needs;
Completes individually, or as a
part of a team, a variety of related and unrelated special projects requiring
specialized analytical, evaluative, and interpretive skill to achieve the
internal school EEO program responsibilities for resolving and/or eliminating
systemic discrimination;
Conducts monitoring, reviews and
evaluations of internal ADA or EEO programs to ensure full compliance with all
applicable laws. Develops and negotiates remedies and prepares written
reports. Develops strategies for further
investigation or data collection and analyses, reconciling difficult issues;
Advises charging party on
non-technical and complex technical matters.
Refers cases which cannot be resolved informally, which exceed the
authority of the incumbent, or those involving highly sensitive or
controversial technical matters to the designated staff, as appropriate;
Advises employees or applicants
with unresolved EEO complaints, in accordance with established procedures, of
various alternative courses of action available for resolution of issues (e.g.,
grievances, formal equal employment opportunity complaint, etc);
Researches, analyzes and assembles
various required EEO and related reports;
Maintains records of pending
actions to ensure timely follow up.
Maintains control files. Reviews
files to determine charges ready for investigation or conciliation, determines
if charging parties wish to proceed, and either completes the investigation or
conciliation, or prepares file for administrative closure;
Conducts surveys of employment
trends with respect to equal employment opportunity in the geographical area
served. Keeps abreast of developments in
the field of equal employment opportunity law and other applicable
disciplines. Establishes and maintains a
rapport with individuals and groups within and outside of identified protected
classes to obtain information on internal employment trends, EEO issues, and
resource availability in order to obtain/improve agency goals related to EEO
compliance; and
Performs other duties as
assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Federal and
District EEO principles, laws, policies, regulations, executive orders, and
court decisions, etc. based upon assignment, sufficient to develop EEO plans;
implement complaint resolution, conduct internal investigations designed to
respond to internal and external administrative complaints and provide guidance
and assistance to management, employees, and applicants on a variety of
difficult EEO issues and matters;
Familiarity with the district organizational structure and
knowledge of pertinent district personnel management program administration,
policies and practices which address specific EEO issues/concerns (i.e.,
Recruitment, selection, labor relations, classification and other personnel
management functions);
Thorough understanding of the nature, review and monitoring of
management actions and employment practices and conditions that constitute
barriers to equal employment opportunity;
Demonstrated skill in the review and monitoring of management
actions, employment practices and allegations of employment discrimination
against protected classes as defined in Title IV, Title VII, ADA, and other
laws or regulations designed to prevent discriminatory practices in hiring or
employment;
Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of analytical
and evaluative methods and techniques such as research, fact-finding, analyses
is necessary to resolve difficult problems; and to eliminate barriers to equal
employment opportunities;
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and provide alternative
solutions to problems;
Excellent oral and written communication skills to make
presentations, conduct training seminars, negotiate settlements, write proposed
decisions in complaint cases, and to complete other EEO assignments;
Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of equal
employment, ADA and Title IX investigations, including interviewing methods and
techniques;
Excellent interpersonal skills; and
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in employment law,
human resources management or a closely related field required; Doctorate of Jurisprudence
from an accredited law school preferred.
A minimum of five (5) years of
experience investigating local, state and federal discrimination complaints
including Title VII, Title IX, ADA or a combination thereof required. In lieu of a Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree with
a minimum of 7 years of related experience may be considered
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.