Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist II

Title: Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2 (Hybrid) - #251120-0143MP-001

Location: Hartford United States

Salary$83,556 - $113,932/year

Job TypeOpen to Statewide Employees

Job Description:

Introduction

Are you a current State of Connecticut employee seeking your next opportunity? If this sounds like you, we encourage you to check out this exciting opportunity to join our team!

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), seeking a motivated and talented candidate to join our team as an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2 in Hartford, CT.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS</p>

• LOCATION: Hartford, CT
• SHIFT: Full-time, first shift
• SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Hybrid)
• NOTE: You must be a current State of Connecticut 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.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

OUR VISION

We envision CTECS as the primary pipeline for Connecticut's skilled labor workforce.

OUR MISSION

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.

For over 100 years, the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut; preparing students to meet the skilled workforce needs of employers. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center, and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs.

CTECS serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students across 31 in-demand CTE programs, providing hands-on training in state-of-the-art classrooms designed to mirror real-world workplaces. Students follow a unique schedule alternating between career and technical education and traditional academics, ensuring they graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success. Graduates earn a Connecticut high school diploma, CTE certificate in their field of study, and multiple stackable credentials giving them the "competitive edge." These credentials include but are not limited to state occupational licensure, national technical skill competency certifications, and industry-recognized credentialing. Many students secure job placements before graduation, while others continue their education at colleges, universities, or registered apprenticeships.

Selection Plan

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Administrative Services through Human Resources Centralization, this class is accountable for managing affirmative action plans and activities in an Equal Employment Opportunity program.

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, SKILL AND ABILITY

• 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 in the successful development and implementation of State affirmative action plans
• Experience conducting protected class discrimination complaint investigations
• Experience compiling, analyzing, and evaluating human resources records and statistical information for the development of State affirmative action plans

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.