at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:May 30, 2023, 5:03:22 PMClosing Date:Jun 14, 2023, 4:59:00 AMFull-time
Posting Salary:COMPETITIVE SALARY
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
Job Title: Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Department: Administration
Shift: Days
JOB SUMMARY
Assists the Equal Employment Opportunity Director in the development and execution of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System's (CCHHS) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program. Primary duties include investigating charges alleging violations of city, county, state and federal EEO laws, ordinances and statutes; developing, updating and interpreting policies and procedures; compiling and analyzing data for the development and maintenance of an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP); overseeing fact-finding conferences; and acting as an impartial mediator between involved parties.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCHHS Personnel Rules.
Typical Duties
Assists in the development and administration of the CCH' EEO Program.
Conducts training on EEO and/or diversity to help managers and supervisors understand and prevent discrimination in the workplace.
Participates in diversity studies, surveys and questionnaires.
Assists in developing, coordinating and preparing statistical data for the AAP including workforce analysis, hiring goals and timetables.
Helps prepare EEO 4 Report and other similar reports required by local, state, or federal law.
Responds to internal complaints and external charges filed through city, county, state or federal EEO agencies; conducts initial interviews with complainants; interviews witnesses and collects statistical data and other related documents; analyzes all collected information; and drafts investigative reports and or position statements.
Prepares and maintains case files of all case related documents in a format that facilitates legal review; updates case management tracking database and keeps the EEO/AAP Director apprised of case progression.
Presides over fact-finding conferences and interacts with enforcement agency investigators and officials on behalf of the CCH.
Keeps abreast of changes in laws and regulations impacting EEO/AA policy, practices and procedures; research relevant policies, rules and laws (local, state and federal) that apply to cases under investigation.
Collaborates with CCH Labor Relations team when received complaints overlap with grievances, arbitrations, or other labor-relations proceedings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Equal Employment Opportunity Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or Higher from an accredited college or university (must provide official transcripts at time of interview).
Two (2) years of experience conducting fact-finding and/or investigating EEO complaints and/or developing Affirmative Action Plans (is required).
One (1) year of experience facilitating training (is required).
Prior experience working with Unions and Collective Bargaining Agreements (is required).
At the conclusion of the interview, candidates will be provided with an employment-related scenario and asked to prepare an appropriate written response.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree or JD
SPHR or PHR Certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of state and federal EEO laws and regulations, as well as information retention and preservation requirements.
Knowledge of human resources and management principles.
Ability to identify conflicts of interest and promptly resolve the same.
Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures to conduct internal and external investigations.
Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a diverse workforce.
Excellent classroom facilitation and presentation skills.
Strong project management skills.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
