EEO Regional/Program Administrator(20017787)

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• Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center
• Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]

Work Location

• Compensation: $33.32
• Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
• Work Hours: no specified
• Classified Indicator: Classified
• Union: Exempt from union
• Primary Job Skill: Diversity Management/EEO

Who We Are

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov.

What You'll Do

Coordinates and oversees internal EEO complaint process on behalf of agency

Investigates discrimination complaints as assigned

Counsels complainants and directs investigative process to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws on behalf of agency

Respond to Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requests for information and assists in the preparation of position statements and supporting documentation on behalf of agency

Monitor institutional in-service and new employee orientation for EEO compliance

Serves as contact and liaison between ODRC and outside agencies (State Equal Opportunity Division, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) to ensure compliance with EEO laws and regulations

Responds to requests for information, conducts investigations, arranges on-site meetings and assists in the development of resolutions with management level employees to highly complex employment related matters

Assists Chief of EEO and agency administrators in the resolution of discrimination complaints with the authority to resolve issues through the medication process, conciliation, and regulation of settlements on behalf of agency

Prepares investigative reports and correspondence for EEO Chief's signature

Conducts internal investigations and compiles statistical and functional data, conducts on-site reviews and attempts to resolve discrimination complaints, utilize mediation process as first step in resolving conflict between parties, creates case status reports regarding discrimination cases, prepares detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations to include corrective actions and resolution of cases, provides advice to managerial employees regarding appropriate corrective action (i.e. counseling, discipline, training, etc.) for violators of EEO policies attends SEOD, OCRC, EEOC fact finding conferences, meetings, and training sessions, participates in discriminatory complaint hearings conducted by state federal agencies, counsels and advises employees regarding discriminatory complaint hearings conducted by state and federal agencies, counsels and advises employees regarding discriminatory complaints; counsels on DRC EEO policy, and employee rights; advises employee on possible actions regarding discrimination charges and/or grievances, develops, and conducts EEO related training workshops for all DRC personnel

Reviews employment and labor files related to EEO cases on behalf of the agency

Performs duties related to special projects and prepares reports as assigned by Deputy Director and Chief of EEO on behalf of agency

Assists Legal Services by participating in hearings and testifying when required

Assists the Chief of EEO in the monitoring of institutions/office and development of operational procedures and the implementation of such

Develops, implements, and conducts EEO training workshops for Central Office, ODRC institutions, APA regions and the Corrections Training Academy for bargaining unit, exempt, and managerial employees

Make recommendations to the Chief of EEO for training related to institutional EEO committees, Sexual Harassment and Workplace Diversity on behalf of agency

Prepares and directs preparation of correspondence

Responds to telephone calls, maintains EEO records, participates in ODRC statewide women's committee activities/organizations and special interest groups on behalf of department; operates state vehicles and other duties deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Bureau

Attends meetings, trainings and conferences

May give presentations and conduct training

Responds both verbally and in writing to questions and concerns

Works on special projects and/or committees as assigned

Application Procedures

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.

We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.

We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;

Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;

Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;

Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
• *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in conducting EEO & affirmative action investigative & compliance activities valid driver's license.

-Or undergraduate core coursework in personnel management, business or public administration to include coursework in personnel management principles 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in interviewing 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in EEO & affirmative action regulations & procedures 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in employee training & development valid driver's license.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as EEO Officer, 69132 valid driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Diversity Management/EEO

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.