Executive 1 - Spanish Speaking Internal Affirmative Action Investigator

Job Requisition ID: 42683 
 Closing Date/Time: 11:59 pm,  11/19/2024
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: Spanish 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,703 a month; Full Range $5,703 - $8,539 s month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Posting Identification Number  42683 

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Position Overview

The Department of Corrections Office of Affirmative Action seeks an Executive I Affirmative Action Officer. The successful candidate will join our expanding team of civil rights professionals working to recruit a diverse workforce, protect employee rights, and support a safe and inclusive workplace. The Office of Affirmative Action manages disability, discrimination, sexual harassment matters. You will have an opportunity to apply your energy, curiosity, and analytic abilities to the complex tasks of investigations, fact-finding, and recommendations for corrective actions. You will manage a high volume of tasks and work on a wide variety of workplace issues. We offer training, support, and pathways for professional growth and advancement. Apply to join our dynamic team today.

Essential Functions

• Conducts confidential investigations of discrimination and sexual harassment complaints.
• Participates in outreach to address underutilized categories.
• Translates functions and procedures into Spanish for those individuals who cannot speak or write English.
• Participates in responding to employee and applicant requests for accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act.
• Participates in training sessions and the development of training packages to be used for the training of all Department staff in the area of Affirmative Action.
• Assists in the coordination of the Department's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Performs other duties as requires or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Specialized Skills

• Requires one (1) year of profe