Equal Opportunity Officer - Department of Public Works

Salary Range: $71,745.00 - $115,063.00Annually

Hiring Salary Pay: $71,745.00 - $93,403.00

Get to Know Us 

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits  

CLASS DEFINITION

An Equal Opportunity Officer coordinates and directs equal employment opportunity and personnel program compliance activities of an agency.  The work of this class involves supervising program compliance and personnel staff.

Incumbents receive general supervision from an administrative superior.  Employees in this class work a conventional workweek.  Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal.  The work requires minimal physical exertion.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have five years of experience in equal opportunity compliance, personnel or program compliance work.

OR

NOTE EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. 

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of administration.

• Knowledge of equal opportunity laws and regulations.

• Ability to investigate situations and extract and organize facts.

• Ability to evaluate data, compare data to existing standards and draw conclusions.

• Ability to present and defend findings.

• Ability to apply and interpret rules, regulations and procedures.

• Ability to plan and coordinate effective program monitoring procedures.

• Ability to gain cooperation and cooperate with others.

• Ability to express ideas, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to deal effectively with government officials and personnel representatives of private organizations, community groups and others.

Background Check                                        

NOTE: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Probation 

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. 

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                     

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

Selection Process 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process
 

Applicants must p