Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2 (Hybrid)

Introduction Are you looking to continue your career with the State of Connecticut? If so, we invite you to consider the Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2 position with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities! The State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is currently recruiting for an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2 to support our agency in Hartford. Position Highlights Hartford, CT Full Time 40 Hours Per Week Monday-Friday (Hybrid) from 8:30am-4:30pm Note: You must be a current State of CT employee to be considered, please see selection plan for additional details. What we can offer you As a current State of Connecticut employee, you will receive the same excellent benefits you are already accustom to. Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work‑life balance to all employees. The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. About the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Our mission is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities has the responsibility to review, monitor and enforce the equal opportunity, affirmative action and contract compliance laws of the state as they apply to contractors (including subcontractors and suppliers to contractors) who do business with the state. The State Program Manager will be responsible managing the affirmative action and contract compliance unit and program goals. Examples of Duties Manages affirmative action plans and activities in the Equal Employment Opportunity unit; Evaluates, updates and disseminates agency equal employment opportunity policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, statutes, regulations and Executive Orders; Develops and implements affirmative action plans; Conducts or oversees investigations and resolution of discrimination and unfair treatment claims; Coordinates findings with Office of the Attorney General when appropriate; Prepares materials and conducts training to heighten knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws and affirmative action goals; Develops and performs outreach initiatives including recruitment efforts through community and minority organizations; Conducts analysis of data and presents at briefing sessions with staff; Counsels staff on equal employment opportunity matters; Conducts career counseling; Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; May participate in employment interviews; May assist with or oversee the State of Connecticut Minority and Small Contractor's Set Aside Program and contract compliance; May administer affirmative action for patient, student, inmate and/or client rights programs; May serve as agency's ADA coordinator; Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations; affirmative action plans and programs; interviewing and counseling techniques; knowledge of merit system selection process including recruitment, examination and classification; needs and issues of patients, inmates, students and/or clients; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable investigatory ability; ability to develop and implement affirmative action plans; compile, analyze and evaluate human resources records and statistical information; utilize human resources information systems. Minimum Qualifications - General Experience Seven (7) years of professional experience in affirmative action, equal opportunity assurance or human resources management. Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience Three (3) years of the General Experience must have involved primary responsibility for affirmative action or equal opportunity assurance in the employment setting. Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in public administration, human resources management, labor relations or a closely related field or a law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. For state employees one (1) year of experience as an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1 may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience writing, reviewing and correcting EEO Group Goals Analysis. Experience writing specific sections of the AA Plan. Experience importing reports from STARS and/or CORE EPM Queries into EXCEL spreadsheets, using advanced EXCEL functions with the data. Experience performing the statistical analyses for the AA Plan. Experience conducting complex investigations from beginning to end including writing investigation analyses and reports. Experience providing employee ADA Accommodations utilizing the ADA process. Experience reviewing, analyzing and approving Hiring/Promotional Interview Reports. Experience or knowledge of Mediations and the Mediation process. Special Requirements In accordance with Connecticut General Statute, incumbents in this class must complete five (5) hours of training during the first year of service or designation and a minimum of three (3) hours biannually thereafter. This training shall include (1) state and federal discrimination laws and (2) internal discrimination investigation techniques which will be provided by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Conclusion An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr CT