Equal Opportunity Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in personnel administration/human resources management, business administration, public administration or related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Position Summary

This is entry-level professional work assisting in the administration of Equal Opportunity Programs in the Equal Opportunity Office.
 An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for conducting workshops on and doing research on Equal Opportunity Laws, disseminating information to the public, investigating complaints of discrimination/harassment, and providing assistance in implementing the County's Equal Opportunity Program.
Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
 
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
 

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
Responsible for initial intake of complaints of discrimination.

Advises the general public and County employees of program policies and procedures.
 Assists in responding to complaints regarding employment, housing and public accommodation issues.
Provides equal opportunity counseling.

Plans, coordinates and presents various workshops for Equal Opportunity program areas.

Responds to internal and external requests for assistance.
Serves as liaison with federal, state, county, and local agencies on public education and outreach events related to Equal Opportunity program areas.

Attends various Advisory Committee meetings.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.


NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Federal, State and local Equal Opportunity guidelines and laws.

Knowledge of County policies, procedures and regulations related to assignment.
 
Ability to implement Equal Opportunity policies and procedures.
 
Ability to effectively express ideas, both in written and verbal communications.

Ability to organize the work area in an efficient manner.

Ability to write memoranda, detailed reports and analyses.

Ability to collect data and analyze facts and statistical information.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with County employees, community organizations and the public.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program  

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$52,769.60 Annually