Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program Administrator
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
SALARY:
$4,116.73 - $4,913.12 Biweekly
$8,919.58 - $10,645.08 Monthly
$107,035.00 - $127,741.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 07/14/20
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
SUMMARY:
AC Transit is looking for qualified candidates for the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program Administrator position. Under general direction, the EEO Program Administrator plans, directs, and organizes the activities, operations, and training of District's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) plan and programs; investigates complaints and develops the EEO compliance plan to prevent employment discrimination and equal opportunity; ensures District compliance with federal, state, and local EEO laws, regulations, and requirements; serves as a technical expert and resource for the assigned programs including providing extensive, in-depth, and specialized analysis and training; compliance adherence and reporting; develops and implements recommendations for operational, training, and procedural improvements. This classification is responsible for the implementation and day-to-day operations of the assigned EEO programs and activities. This is an at-will, unrepresented classification.
This classification is distinguished from the Program Manager by the latter classification's responsibilities for managing a single or multiple programs with greater breadth, depth, and scope; a greater preponderance of budgetary and administrative accountabilities including supervision of two (2) or more full-time staff; and/or more complex service delivery provisions.
REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:
REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to the following:
• Provides direction and leadership to EEO compliance plan and programs; develops, mentors, and guides staff in achieving goals and objectives; coaches and develops employees; provides constructive feedback on performance and behaviors; reviews and evaluates work; counsels and oversees personnel actions as required.
• Develops, updates, and disseminates procedures, policies, and guidelines related to EEO plan and programs.
• Develops and implements the EEO plan and programs; prioritizes and allocates available program resources; reviews and evaluates program and service delivery, makes recommendations for and executes changes in operations to ensure effective service provision; implements program enhancements and adjustments to meet and maintain goals, and to eliminate and protect against adverse impact and disparate treatment.
• Monitors, directs, and participates in the day-to-day operations to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, that the goals and objectives of the program are met, and that services and projects are being accomplished efficiently and effectively; takes corrective action as necessary; works to strengthen the
• District through improving morale, team building and implementation of programs to develop and train employees.
• Develops a specialized technical training curriculum related to the assigned program, researches, and utilizes effective training techniques; conducts training related to EEO.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within the District and the community.
• Directs the conduct of studies, investigations, and analyses; presents oral and written reports of findings, and recommendations to the District staff, the General Manager, and the Board of Directors.
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information and neutral position on controversial matters.
• Confers with and represents the organizational unit in meetings with other District departments and divisions; serves as the District representative with a variety of public, business, community groups, and organizations; fosters collaborative working relationships to the benefit of the program and the department/division.
• Monitors and ensures the validity of the District's selection process, leads and/or participates in job fairs and other employment outreach activities, and facilitates District-wide and organizational unit practices and activities to ensure compliance with EEO requirements.
• Provides information and advice to job applicants and District staff at all levels concerning their rights and responsibilities related to EEO plans, programs, and requirements; provides consultation and advises staff regarding EEO problems and complaints.
• Investigates and facilitates the resolution of all internal and external EEO complaints alleging discrimination by the District in hiring, and/or the terms and conditions of employment.
• Analyzes, interprets, and applies EEO directives and guidelines, including court decisions.
• Ensures timely and appropriate response to information requests received in connection with compliance agency investigations of discrimination complaints.
• Compiles and analyzes statistics reflecting workforce and applicant pool composition, the external labor market, and the EEO implications of various policies, practices, and decisions
• Plans and conducts special studies; ensures the maintenance and timely updating of EEO files, records, and related data; develops systems and maintains records that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of assigned activities.
• Develops and monitors the program's budget; oversees the financial well-being of the program by analyzing cost-effectiveness and exercising cost controls; prepares, submits and justifies budget enhancement requests to assigned manager.
• Prepares a variety of written correspondence, reports, agenda items, procedures, directives, staff reports, and other materials; prepares and delivers a variety of oral presentations including Board of
• Director presentations; conducts and/or facilitates meetings and training sessions, as required.
• Stays abreast of changing laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to EEO; best practices and regulatory compliance requirements; communicates business implications, and impact to all key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, executive management, other District staff, and various public and private entities.
• May supervise assigned staff.
• Performs related duties, as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business, Law, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience in EEO or other related functions above the minimum may be considered in lieu of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Four (4) years of recent and verifiable experience in equal employment opportunity compliance and/or civil rights, including two (2) years that involved responsibility for program planning and development, interpreting and ensuring compliance with complex laws and guidelines, and responding to complaints and/or conducting investigations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards and other peripheral equipment; Must maintain the physical condition necessary to: (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and may work in the field which requires incumbents to (2) possess physical mobility in order to direct or conduct field studies, and attend external meetings and events.
THIS POSITION IS AN UNREPRESENTED AT-WILL POSITION
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The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job-related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation. Per Board Policy, selected candidates may require background checks performed on their criminal and/or financial records.
Benefits: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.
ADA Compliant and Drug-Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.
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