ADMINISTRATOR III (EEO COMPLIANCE OFFICER)

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Introduction

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (OEOP) 201 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to:

• Provide specialized technical assistance to the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (OEOP) in investigating complaints of discrimination and unfair work practices.
• Engage in alternative dispute resolution strategies with internal and external contacts.
• Develop and conduct necessary civil rights training and outreach.
• Prepare, review and analyze statistical, investigative and/or audit reports and position statements.
• Administer compliance reviews and act as MDH's respondent representative for equal opportunity administrative hearings and fact-finding conferences.
• Make recommendations to executive management and human resources where appropriate with consultation from OEOP management.
• Interpret, apply and oversee the application of civil rights laws, agency policy and rules to accomplish state, federal regulations and MDH and/or OEOP specific goals.

This position will also require:

• Excellent investigative summary/position statement writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage several investigations simultaneously.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• The ability to strongly demonstrate integrity, and understand the need for confidentiality and objectivity.

NOTICE : This position is hybrid telework eligible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes :

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:

• Experience investigating complaints of discrimination end-to-end.
• Experience with and knowledge of employment law, including but not limited to Title VI/VII, ADAAA, LEP, FMLA, etc.
• Experience assisting in case management.
• Experience handling complex EEO matters, with multiple issues or parties, and a significant caseload.
• Experience conducting, delivering, and formatting training related to EEO and Equal Access.
• Experience screening and assessing incoming internal investigative complaints.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to View phone number on us.fitly.work. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: View phone number on us.fitly.work or MD TTY Relay Service View phone number on us.fitly.work.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.