City of Dayton · 1 day ago
Equal Opportunity Specialist II
The City of Dayton is focused on advancing civil rights, fair housing, and equity and inclusion efforts. The Equal Opportunity Specialist II conducts civil rights investigations, leads education and outreach initiatives, and supports various boards in promoting equitable treatment across the community.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
The EOS II plays a key role in advancing the City of Dayton’s civil rights, fair housing, and equity and inclusion efforts
This position independently conducts civil rights investigations, leads education and outreach initiatives, and supports the Community Appeals Board (CAB) in carrying out its responsibilities related to police–community relations
The EOS II also supports the Human Relations Council (HRC) Board and contributes to the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of initiatives designed to affirmatively further fair housing and promote equitable treatment across the community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies, Urban Affairs, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Community Development, Public Administration, Political Science, Demographics, Econometrics, Geography (GIS), Social Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Social Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Human Rights or a closely related field; AND 4 years of experience in civil or human rights, social justice, fair housing, equal employment, conflict management, or working with immigrants and other minorities
OR Law degree AND 4 years of experience in civil or human rights, social justice, fair housing, equal employment, conflict management, or working with immigrants and other minorities
A Master's Degree in one of the above listed areas may be substituted for one year of the above required experience
Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment
All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen
Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening
Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment