Senior Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist at Sacramento Regional Transit District in Sacramento, California

Job Description:

SALARY

$93,396.00 - $130,776.00 Annually

LOCATION

Sacramento, CA

JOB TYPE

Full Time

DEPARTMENT

Equal Employment Opportunity

Description

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AS RECEIVED, AND INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, AS APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED

The purpose of this position is to help administer the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program for the Sacramento Regional Transit SacRT (SacRT) by ensuring agency compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Federal Transportation Administration Circular 4704.1A, and other applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

Hybrid schedule is available at the discretion of the Department Head. 

Examples of Duties

This is a general listing of job functions and does not represent a complete listing of the position’s responsibilities.

• Monitors agency compliance with Federal, State, and local EEO laws, regulations and guidelines. Evaluates and updates EEO policies and procedures including Title VII, Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Conducts and coordinates the investigation, response and settlement of discrimination complaints filed by individuals or through governmental agencies by applying mediation and investigation techniques.

• 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.

• Develops, designs, coordinates, and delivers training programs for departments concerning EEO, harassment and discrimination prevention, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), workforce diversity, and other areas as necessary. Provides technical assistance to departments on ADA compliance with Federal, State and local laws.

• Coordinates and directs the compilation of periodic reports of SacRT’s workforce by collecting, compiling and analyzing data pertinent to EEO functions.

• Maintains and implements outreach programs through the use of media, recruitment, job fairs and presentations to insure a diverse workforce reflective of SacRT. Works with managers in developing plans to actively recruit from underutilized groups.

• Coordinates and maintains training records on SacRT’s learning management system.

• Organizes the work of other staff in the areas of recruitment, data collection and in the development, processing and transmittal of information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and work force diversity.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. SacRT reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience.

Education:  Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Psychology, Sociology or a related field.

Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in Human Resources with direct experience in EEO programs. Investigating complaints, preparing state and federal documentation and conducting EEO training experience preferred.

Proof of education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement. 

Filing Instructions/Supplemental Information

The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. Applications and job announcements are available at our website at www.sacrt.com.
 

A completed employment application and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted online. This position will remain open until filled. Applications are reviewed as received, and interviews will be scheduled for most qualified candidates. SacRT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application but may be included with the application.  For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.

SacRT has a stand alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS.

SacRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

This position falls under Management and Confidential Employee Group (MCEG).