AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER DEFINITION:
Under direction, coordinates and administers a comprehensive Affirmative Action Program for a jurisdiction or autonomous agency; performs related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Administers an Affirmative Action Program to ensure the equalization of employment opportunities for qualified job applicants and employees.
Designs programs for the recruitment, selection, and employment development of minority groups.
Investigates and resolves complaints of discrimination from employees and applicants.
Maintains liaison with federal and state authorities engaged in the enforcement of Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations.
Establishes and maintains contact with executive officer and department heads.
Coordinates, maintains, and administers an Affirmative Action Program.
Maintains statistical data on the composition of the workforce in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of l964 and other appropriate legislation.
Maintains and analyzes data on the availability of minority members and women in the labor markets.
Participates actively in the development of EEO Program operating policies.
Monitors and participates in the EEO complaint procedures.
Coordinates activities with the personnel department concerning employment, training, and development programs which will tend to equalize employment opportunities for women and minority members.
Assists departmental directors, supervisors, and EEO representatives in understanding their Affirmative Action responsibilities.
Coordinates with the personnel department recruitment announcements to optimize women's and minority groups awareness of employment opportunities.
Recommends review of job structures, training, and experience qualifications to improve entry and promotional opportunities.
Maintains a working liaison with EEO representatives of federal and state governments to insure that the jurisdiction or agency meets established compliance standards.
Keeps abreast of developments in EEO legislation and enforcement generally.
Works with departmental EEO Counselors to promptly resolve employee discrimination complaints.
Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and detailed reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Seven (7) years of professional experience in the administration or implementation of programs involving affirmative action or equal employment opportunity, or in the development and/or operation of programs designed to further the training and employment of minority groups.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the economic and employment conditions, and current placement problems as they relate to minority group applicants.
Knowledge of the social, economic, work adjustment, and related problems of the disadvantaged.
Knowledge of and familiarity with regulations, policies, procedures, organizational structure, and functions of the jurisdiction or agency involved.
Knowledge of state and federal laws dealing with Equal Employment Opportunity and the workings of the agencies which administer and enforce these laws.
Knowledge of and familiarity with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Department of Personnel and such federal laws as may affect programs of the jurisdiction or agency.
Ability to develop and assist in the negotiation of contracts and grant requests.
Ability to understand the causes and effects of discriminatory practices against minorities and women.
Ability to relate to a wide range of audiences.
Ability to establish rapport in the investigation of employee complaints and draw objectives decisions from the evidence presented.
Ability to maintain liaison with departmental officials and other public or private agency personnel with specific interests in affirmative action type programs.
Ability to develop methods and systems to provide data relevant to Affirmative Action programs.
Ability to prepare evaluative and project reports of on-going programs.
Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, subordinates, and superior officers.
Ability to prepare complex correspondence in the course of official duties.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative progress and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to develop innovative proposals for dealing with the hiring and promotion of minority group members with the constraints imposed by fiscal conditions and Department of Personnel regulations. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of the essential records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
