1231-Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist

Job Code: 1231

DEFINITION

Under general direction, 1231 Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist performs difficult and responsible professional activities in the areas of monitoring, program planning, evaluation and implementation of the Department of Human Resources� or a major City department�s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program.

Positions at this level are assigned to either (1) the EEO Division of the Department of Human Resources (DHR) or (2) to a major City department. In DHR, the position assists in the administration of a citywide EEO Program and has direct responsibility for one or more major program areas. Positions assigned to major City departments are distinguished by their responsibility for total program direction of a departmental EEO Program.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

1231 Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist is distinguished from 1233 Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Specialist by the former�s performance of more complex and sensitive investigations, the review and evaluation of the work of DHR EEO or department EEO personnel, and supervisory level of programmatic responsibility.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises professional and other EEO staff at the Department of Human Resources or in a major City department.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Conducts and supervises the review, investigation, and settlement of discrimination complaints by utilizing mediation and investigation techniques in consultation with the City Attorney�s Office and the Department of Human Resources EEO Director. Participates in depositions in coordination with the City Attorney�s office.

2. Interprets and explains Federal, State, local and other policies and procedures on equal employment opportunity in response to inquiries from departments, employees, applicants and the public.

3. Develops, designs, coordinates, provides technical assistance and delivers training programs for departments in EEO, sexual harassment and prevention training, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), workforce diversity, and other areas as necessary.

4. Oversees, develops, and amends EEO policies and procedures including Title VII, Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) and ADA.

5. Directs 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; oversees, directs and provides training in the analysis of workforce utilization.

6. Oversees and provides technical assistance to departments on ADA in compliance with Federal, State and local laws.

7. Monitors City and departmental compliance with Federal, State, and local EEO laws, regulations and guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Federal, State and local laws, pertaining to equal employment opportunity, including the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Executive Order 11246, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Sections 503 and 504, California Fair Employment Act and Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) regulations, Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA); Techniques of mediation, investigation, and fact-finding employment discrimination standards; principles of public personnel management.

Ability and Skill to: Supervise the work of other employees; Understand, interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to EEO/affirmative action; recognize and respond to issues of a sensitive nature; verbally communicate tactfully and effectively on highly emotionally charged interactions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employees, applicants, other agencies, the public and before boards and commissions; recognize and gather pertinent information, analyze evidence and reach sound, logical, and supportable conclusions; compile, analyze and evaluate data regarding discrimination complaints, workforce composition and applicant flow data; create persuasive written reports that clearly present a thorough analysis of the evidence with a conclusion that is strongly supported by the evidence; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with city and county managers, employees, employee representatives, peers and members of the public; multi-task and adjust to changing priorities; use information technology to communicate, analyze and maintain data effectively; perform basic mathematical computations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.

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.

License and Certification:

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 1233 Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist

ORIGINATION DATE: 03/15/1978

AMENDED DATE: 08/20/1979; 11/02/1992; 07/23/1999; 01/07/10 (Retitled); 01/11/12; 06/26/18

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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