Equal Opportunity Officer at County of Santa Clara, CA

About the Department

Under direction, to investigate charges of discrimination, harassment and retaliation; to ensure compliance with the Reasonable Accommodation policy; to provide equal opportunity training to employees; to participate in developing, assist in implementing and analyzing an agency's/department's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP); and develop outreach strategies, investigate, and ensure compliance of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.

Position Duties

• Investigates complaints of alleged discrimination, conducts interviews and writes summaries and reports with conclusions;
   
• Reviews and completes Reasonable Accommodation requests, works with managers through the Reasonable Accommodation process, to ensure timelines are met;
   
• Assists managers with conducting interactive meetings, and may meet with employees to create a formal record of decision of accommodation;
   
• Prepares statistical reports with analyses and recommendations;
   
• Provides training or assists senior staff with facilitating training of employees on a variety of EO subjects;
   
• Identifies training needs of managers and staff in areas related to equal opportunity and conducts workshops and other types of training;
   
• Develops outreach strategies for hiring to address under-representation outlined in the EEOP report;
   
• Analyzes employment practices and hiring reports, evaluates progress, and recommends actions to accomplish the EEOP;
   
• Conducts outreach recruitment for employment and the DBE program;
   
• Identifies potential DBE participation on projects, attends meetings to explain small business goals and requirements to contractors, vendors and consultants;
   
• Monitors contracts for compliance;
   
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
   
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the above typical tasks, and possession of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note:  The required knowledge and abilities are acquired through training and experience equivalent to the possession of a Bachelor's Degree. Relevant analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory or management experience that includes interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data and formulating recommendations, and report writing can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Two (2) years of investigative or labor relations experience, preferably in discrimination, harassment and retaliation investigation, grievance investigation and/or Reasonable Accommodation placement.
Possession of a Law Degree.


Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
 

Knowledge of:

• Personnel practices and procedures;
   
• Principles of organization and administration;
   
• Concepts related to equal employment opportunity;
   
• Discrimination problems in employment;
   
• Legislation, regulations and court decisions related to equal opportunity and local government contractor compliance;
   
• Outreach methods to attract a targeted population;
   
• Statistical analysis techniques;
   
• Principles of training and supervision;
   
• Common office software applications such as email, word processing, spreadsheets and internet browsers.

 
Ability to:

• Understand EO Principles and terminology;
   
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
   
• Interpret, implement and enforce equal opportunity regulations pertaining to employment, contractors and vendors;
   
• Function effectively and calmly in stressful situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy;
   
• Analyze statistics and statistical reports;
   
• Gather investigative materials and complete an effective investigation and analysis of data;
   
• Develop effective working relationships with individuals at all levels in a large, complex organization;
   
• Learn dispute resolution techniques;
   
• Train and lead others.

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