ERIE COUNTY
VACANCY NOTICE
DIRECTOR OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
STARTING ANNUAL SALARY: $112,235.
FLSA EXEMPT
The position entails overseeing the Division of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion. This includes strategic planning, organization, and leadership of the division's activities. The role involves two primary responsibilities: (a) guiding and overseeing all equal employment initiatives within the County, including the development and implementation of an affirmative action plan and related policies; and (b) ensuring the County's compliance with Affirmative Action requirements in contracts, supporting certification processes for minority and women-owned businesses, handling discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, and providing EEO/AA training to Erie County staff. This position reports to the County Executive and other senior administrators, and includes supervisory duties over technical and administrative support staff. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities:
- Chairs and supports the County of Erie and City of Buffalo Joint M/WBE Certification Committee;
- Oversees compliance for M/WBE and Workforce Participation in County contracts;
- Maintains statistical data on the composition of the County workforce in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other appropriate legislation;
- Maintains and analyzes data on the availability of minority members and women in the County's labor markets; Participates actively in the development of EEO program operating policies;
- Consults with the Classification Section of the County Personnel Office concerning employment, training and development programs which will tend to equalize employment opportunities for women and minority members;
- Assists departmental managers, supervisors and EEO representatives in understanding their Affirmative Action responsibilities;
- Coordinates with the County Personnel recruitment unit, examinations unit and departmental recruiters to optimize women's and minority groups' awareness of County employment opportunities through publicity;
- Maintains a working liaison with EEO representatives of the municipal Service Division of the New York State Civil Service Department and other enforcing agencies as may be necessary to meet established compliance standards and to keep abreast of developments in EEO legislation and enforcement generally;
- Works with departmental supervisors and bargaining unit representatives to resolve employee discrimination complaints informally and promptly;
- Prepares activity reports, as required;
- Attends meetings and seminars relating to EEO topics, including minority and women-owned business.
- Maintains good public relations through contacts with various groups and organizations;
- Directs through subordinates the administrative operation of the Department, certifies staff payrolls and submits annual budget to the County Executive for approval.
- Manages a team of employees who assists the Director with fulfilling the mission of the Division.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay. The incumbent will be expected to fulfill duties and responsibilities that necessitate varying schedules and may extend beyond the standard workweek, as job performance and duties require.
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in a position with primary responsibility for implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action programs.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements
Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health and dental coverage, membership into the New York State and Local Retirement System (i.e., defined benefit pension plan), twelve vacation days, and a generous number of vacation and sick days.
FINAL CANDIDATE MUST SUBMIT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
Send resumes and cover letters by Friday, April 19, 2024, to: Dr. Brian Bray, Commissioner of Personnel, Erie County, 95 Franklin Street, 6th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202 or by email to Brian.Bray@erie.gov.
Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted.
Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.