Civil Rights Manager

Full-time position available with the Civil Rights & Equal Opportunity Department, Civil Rights Division, located at 414 E 12th St.
Salary Range: $5,794-$8,833/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 21, 2025

• Supervises assigned staff in the performance of all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Analyzes and evaluates program data to determine problem areas and frequencies, and areas of greatest need.
• Establishes Civil Rights Enforcement and Source of Income Anti-Discrimination program work goals, work methods, procedures and creative problem-solving techniques and trains new and existing staff in performing these procedures an techniques.
• Designs programs to develop and cement cooperation of individuals and organizations in promoting equality and understanding among people of various races, religious and ancestries.
• Assigns and investigates claims of housing, employment, public accommodation, CROWN Act, "Ban the Box", Tenant Bill of Rights, Living Wage, Bias Crimes, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Source of Income, and other civil rights discrimination and protections and determines best solutions.
• Serves as speaker, panel participant and resource person to civic, church, community and city programs on human relations and civil rights matters.
• Plans and presents educational programs in the field of local, state and federal Civil Rights laws and ordinances, the complaint process, and affirmative action.
• Conducts training and orientation programs for department and City staff.
• Seeks out regional and national training opportunities to improve work performance in the areas of Civil Rights performance and maintain awareness of trends, policies and judicial orders in Civil Rights cases.
• Maintains complete and precise case records and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports regarding performance tasks and measures, including monthly, quarterly, and annual Key Performance Indicators.
• Oversees investigations in other CREO Divisions when discrimination is alleged in the areas of contract compliance, certification, workforce development and the payment of prevailing wages on city projects.
• Interacts with various community organizations, chambers, organized and non-organized labor associations and groups representing the local workforce and small business development initiatives.
• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of professional experience in the application of contract or code review and compliance; government programs analysis; human relations; civil rights; personnel administration, investigations or grievances; or equal employment claims and investigations which includes supervision or training of staff and stakeholders. (A Juris Doctorate may substitute for one year of experience.)

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).