City of Dayton · 1 week ago
Equal Opportunity Specialist I
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe City of Dayton is committed to equity and fairness, and they are seeking an Equal Opportunity Specialist I to ensure residents are treated equitably in various aspects of community life. The role involves supporting civil rights enforcement, education, outreach, and police-community relations to advance equitable treatment for the community.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Ensure that residents are treated equitably in housing, employment, public accommodations, credit activities, and police interactions regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic
Support the City of Dayton’s commitment to equity, fairness, and equal treatment by assisting with civil rights enforcement, education, outreach, and police–community relations
Play a key role in supporting the Community Appeals Board (CAB) and the Human Relations Council (HRC) Board and provide support across the organization to advance equitable treatment for 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
2 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 Business Administration, Public Administration or 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
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
Company
City of Dayton
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1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jonathan Rike
Chief Information Officer
Toni Bankston
Chief Communications Officer
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