Equal Opportunity Specialist

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work / life balance Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment Do you want low and no cost health insurance options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission is actively seeking an Equal Opportunity Specialist.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee; you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well In addition to health insurance dental vision life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical work in investigating processing and mediating employment and housing discrimination complaints and related work in investigating general acts of discrimination and promoting improved community relations. Work requires knowledge of Federal State and Local Employment and Housing Laws and the principles methods and techniques used in the investigation administration and reconciliation of discrimination complaints which are acquired through a combination of education and work experience. Contacts require skills in understanding people and the ability to influence action by others to ensure compliance and mediate complaints. Must be sensitive to others but must also be able to maintain neutrality when interacting with respondents and complainants. Work is subject to clearly defined policies and principles from federal regulations through local ordinances and the results of court proceedings; however the employee must exercise judgment to determine how to resolve problems encountered. The employee is confronted with varying types of complaints and situations requiring comparison with previous cases which have similar characteristics and the exercise of independent judgment to make appropriate decisions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires some field visits when making investigations. Operates standard office machines such as typewriter telephone fax machine tape recorder personal computer and copier and operates an automobile in the performance of duties. Work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures and the worker organizes his / her own work and the work is reviewed through reports and conferences for the achievement of desired results.

Examples of Work

• Conducts intake interviews and counseling sessions and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Conduct investigations and fact-finding conferences.
• Interviews with witnesses charging party and respondents.
• Prepares correspondence documents notices and reports.
• Conducts seminars on current EEO laws and guidelines.
• Mediates employment disputes.
• Manages a case load and case files.
• Testifies in hearings and legal proceedings.
• Prepares reports and studies relating to community human relations.
• Participate in community programs to promote improved communication between citizens the City Government and the community at large.
• Reports community areas of progress new programs of opportunity grievances and problems.
• Conduct research and field studies and recommend and implement commission programs and activities to improve community human relations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Core Competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Open Requirements / Supplemental Information

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at . A work history is required for all employment / volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting / basing qualifications on education a copy of your college transcript with your social blacked out is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official but must state your name the schools name classes taken grades received type of degree and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable the additional forms as noted here : a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veterans preference he or she may file a written complaint within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision requesting an investigation to :

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention : Veterans Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K

Largo FL 33778-1630

Email :

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1