Compliance Specialist

APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a clear line appointment. A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. Under the general supervision of the Director of the Civil Right Compliance Branch, the Civil Rights Compliance Specialist II: 1. Reviews athletic programs statewide; provides guidance and instructions to remedy, achieve, and/or maintain compliance and non-discriminatory practices on the basis of sex in athletic programs and activities. Develops and recommends administrative policies, guidelines, and instructions to achieve compliance with Title IX and non-discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities, specifically Title IX in athletics. 2. Provides technical assistance, information, and guidance to Department supervisors (including principals and athletic directors), staff, students, parents, and the general public as it pertains to Title IX issues in athletics. 3. Provides training to educational officers (including principals and athletic directors), coaches, community members, and others who have a legitimate interest in Title IX within the Department. 4. Prepares the Department's official response to various state and federal enforcement agencies concerning potential or alleged civil rights violations as it pertains to Title IX in athletics. Drafts responses to complaints filed with agencies (such as the U.S. DOE Office of Civil Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission), as assigned. 5. Conducts full range of investigations involving issues dealing with alleged violations of Title IX policies or procedures as it pertains to educational programs and services, specifically Title IX in athletics. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in education, human resources, or a related field relevant to the duties described above. Education Substitution: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field PLUS two (2) additional years of relevant professional work experience. Desired Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, human resources or a related field relevant to the duties described above, or a law degree. Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in civil rights compliance, including overseeing, providing advice and recommendations, or ensuring compliance, of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency or system. Experience Substitution: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience. Doctorate in a related field or law degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for three (3) years of experience. Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system. Knowledge: Laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment, such as requirements under Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA as well as other State and Federal civil rights policies, guidelines, and Administrative Rules; operations research. Ability to: Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; conduct complex research and multi-task projects; analyze facts and make findings based on applicable laws, rules and policies; make presentations in front of large audiences; operate computer and other business machines. SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $114,820 to $162,535. Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All others will be placed on the first step of $114,820. NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations. POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month. EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure. APPROVED: Sean Bacon Assistant Superintendent Office of Talent Management #J-18808-Ljbffr