Civil Rights Compliance Officer

Introduction

� When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. � We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.� This is a full-time contractual position.� �

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services Office of Employment and Program Equity (OEPE) 25 South Charles St Baltimore, Md 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Civil Rights Compliance Officer plays a key role in ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices within the Maryland Department of Human Services (MDHS) adhere to local, state, and federal civil rights laws. This includes monitoring compliance with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title IX, and other relevant legal frameworks. The Officer is responsible for proactively identifying potential compliance issues, conducting investigations, and implementing training to address civil rights violations, ensuring fairness, equity, and inclusion for all individuals.�

POSITION DUTIES

Ensure organizational adherence to civil rights laws, regulations, and standards. Investigate customer complaints and allegations related to civil rights violations, including discrimination, harassment, and unequal treatment based on race, gender, disability, country of origin, and other protected status. Design and implement training programs for employees, managers, and leadership to promote understanding of civil rights, diversity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination policies. Develop policies and procedures to promote equal access to programs. Maintain accurate records of compliance audits, investigations, and training activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. One year Experience conducting studies, quarterly audits, performing analyses of program procedures, and practices. One Year experience using computer programs Excel, Google Docs, PowerPoint to create presentations, Sheets or Word. One year experience developing and implementing training programs. One year experience working in a Family Investment Program.

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

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.� Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Employment Services, Attention: Heather Braddy, 25 S. Charles Street, 11th floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Heather Braddy at heather.braddy2@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line. 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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.�TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Salary : $29 - $38