Provisional To Permanent - Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist (1231) - Department Of Human Resources - (158836)

Provisional to Permanent - Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist

The Department of Human Resources knows people are the City's greatest asset. Keeping the places our employees work free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation helps ensure an environment in which all employees can thrive. Are you passionate about championing diversity, fairness, and equity? If so, this job may be right for you.

The Senior Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist (Job Code 1231) is responsible for professional activities in the areas of monitoring, program planning, evaluation and implementation of the Department of Human Resources' EEO Program. The position assists in the administration of a citywide EEO Program and has direct responsibility for one or more major program areas.

What you'll be doing:

• Supervise subordinate employees in performing professional activities in Equal Employment Opportunity, including the review and evaluation of the work of DHR EEO or department EEO personnel.
• Assist in the administration of citywide EEO Programs and is directly responsible for one or more major program areas.
• Conduct and supervise the review, investigation, and resolution of discrimination complaints using mediation and investigation techniques in consultation with the City Attorney's Office and the Department of Human Resources EEO Director.
• Participate in depositions and legal proceedings in coordination with the City Attorney's office.
• Interpret and explain Federal, State, local laws and other equal employment opportunity policies and procedures in response to inquiries from departments, employees, applicants and the public.
• Develop, design, coordinate, provide technical assistance and deliver training programs for departments in EEO, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related disability statutes, workforce diversity, and other areas as necessary.
• Oversee, develop, amend and monitor EEO policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws including, but not limited to, Title VII, Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Direct the compilation of periodic reports of the City's or a department's workforce by collecting, compiling and analyzing data (such as applicant flow, referral and appointment, workforce composition and demographics data) pertinent to EEO. Oversee, direct and provide training in the analysis of workforce utilization.
• Oversee and provide assistance to departments regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), related disability statutes and Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests in compliance with Federal, State and local laws.
• Monitor City/Departmental compliance with Federal, State and local EEO laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Present information before commissions, boards, agencies, and the public.
• Respond to discrimination complaints filed with state and federal agencies.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is self-confident to hold your own in meetings with high-ranking officials, litigants, attorneys and others.
• Is a negotiator: Your negotiation skills will often mean the difference between a settlement and a lawsuit.
• Can process and analyze critical information from multiple sources and make decisions about next steps under deadlines.
• Has initiative to lean forward in your thinking and make recommendations/take appropriate action.
• Keeps cool in highly emotional and stressful conversations.
• Is an exceptional written and verbal communicator.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Your work will directly impact people's lives.
• You will be challenged daily.
• You will work with a great team of people who are passionate experts in their fields.
• You will have opportunities to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• You will work in a department with integrity, which trusts, engages, and values its employees.

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

1. Current Temporary Provisional Employee in Class 1231 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 1231; AND
2. Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
3. Experience: Three (3) years of professional human resources experience in one or more of the following activities: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), employee and/or labor relations, or human resources operations; one (1) year of which must have been in performing work in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Substitution: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required degree on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year. Possession of a Law degree or Master's degree in Public Administration/Public Policy, Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management, or Business Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required professional human resources experience, but may not substitute for the required one (1) year of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) experience.

Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures:

1. Job Application - Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.
2. Preliminary Questionnaire – Training and Experience Assessment (100% Weight) - During the application process, candidates will be prompted to complete a Preliminary Questionnaire as part of the online employment process. Please answer the Preliminary Questionnaire carefully and thoroughly. It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list. Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the length of their Temporary Provisional City service in the 1231 Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist class, along with any additional qualifying points (e.g., promotive status), as outlined in Civil Service Commission (CSC) rules. All work history will be verified using official City records, which will serve as the final authority in determining qualifying service.