EEO Regional/Program Administrator

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The Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) manages the agency’s administrative services, including human resources, facility operations and organizational development. OEBS and its component bureaus support the primary goal of the ODJFS by providing continuous, accurate and timely administrative services to the program areas within the department. OEBS's customers include all ODJFS employees, clients, service providers, county agencies, and the public. Learn more about the office by visiting ODJFS OEBS webpage.

What You’ll Do

In this position, you will investigate civil rights complaints, equal employment opportunity complaints, consult, develop, and train county entities, and other related functions for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).

Job Duties

• Investigate discrimination complaints (review documents, gather information, conduct interviews)

• Draft correspondence (emails, letters, final reports)

• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries and discrimination complaints.

• Maintain accurate system documentation.

• Analyze evidence, policy, procedure, and other applicable guidelines to prepare final reports and findings.

• Work with internal and external customers to include but not limited to (e.g., federal government agencies (DOL, USDA, HHS, EEOC), other State agencies (OCRC), county agencies)

• Utilize various electronic systems (e.g., MS Office Suite, databases, Civil Rights Connector/Salesforce, OAK’s)

Necessary Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Analytical and investigative skills

• Time management

• Must be solution oriented with forward focus thinking to solve problems that are not always defined.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am - 5:00pm. Workdays may be remote or in-office. Number of remote days may vary.

Travel:

You will travel outside of your headquarters office as needed. You may provide on-sites, trainings, and compliance reviews at county entities.

PN(s): 20037651

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

OPTION 1:

• Undergraduate core coursework in personnel management, business or public administration to include coursework in personnel management principles;

AND

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in interviewing;

AND

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in EEO & affirmative action regulations & procedures;

AND

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp in employee training & development

Option 2:

• 12 mos. exp. as EEO Officer

Option 3:

• 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in conducting EEO & affirmative investigative & compliance activities

OR

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 12. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $30.96 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Telework Policy

ODJFS may require occasional in-person meetings for training or other operational needs. You will have access to ODJFS shared workspaces, if needed. Employees are required to sign a teleworking agreement upon their first day. Schedules are subject to change based on the agency’s operational needs and telework status. Telework is considered a privilege and agreements are reviewed annually.

EEO Information

To speak to our EEO Coordinator or to request an ADA reasonable accommodation, please email us at ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.