Exam#03102 Equal Opportunity Director - Gainesville, FL
Job Information
ID :
#10058950
# of Positions :
1
Experience Required :
7 years
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
First Shift (Day)
Hours per week :
40
Job Description
About the Opportunity
The City of Gainesville’s Equal Opportunity Charter Office exists to ensure that our city is fair and empowering to the full diversity of its citizens.
The Equal Opportunity Director leads and directs the City’s efforts related to improving workforce diversity and inclusion; diversity awareness; affirmative action; access to appropriate City services, programs, and activities; and other programs that support equal opportunity and cultural diversity. The E. O. Director will be responsible for maintaining an effective relationship with other charter offices, elected officials, the community, and other key stakeholder groups.
The Office of Equal Opportunity is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints of discrimination alleging unlawful practices in employment, housing, credit or public accommodations within Gainesville's city limits.
The City of Gainesville has a council/manager form of government with a directly elected mayor. The Equal Opportunity Director is one of six charter officers appointed by, and serving at the will of, the City Commission. The other Charter Officers include: City Manager, General Manager for Utilities, City Auditor, City Attorney, and Clerk of the Commission.
Experience and Education:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in an area which prepares individuals for successful organizational leadership, along with at least 10 years experience in Equal Opportunity, Equal Opportunity Law, Diversity Management, Affirmative Action, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Education, or a related area preferred. A Master’s Degree or Law Degree is a plus.
Previous experience in developing and implementing EO programs in a large organization; knowledge of Federal and State Statutes and regulations governing EO/AA and other relevant programs; and familiarity with unionized workforces and collective bargaining agreements is preferred.
Our ideal candidate:
• Has demonstrated progressive community leadership by engaging the community in problem identification and leading the development of creative and effective solutions.
• Is a very strong communicator, both internally and externally; is approachable and comfortable communicating with individuals at all levels, across the organization, and throughout the community.
• Embraces diversity beyond traditionally protected classes, including marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender identity.
• Has demonstrated vision in strategically moving organizations and communities forward using creative and entrepreneurial techniques.
• Has demonstrated creative and effective solutions in achieving educational equity and encouraging economic development that touches all parts of the community.
• Has strong consulting and influencing skills, and ability to work in a highly matrixed environment.
• Has proven success in leading culture change by understanding organizational needs and constraints, identifying and leveraging best practices, and benchmarking against internal and external success measures.
• Has proven ability to conduct needs assessments, develop and implement customized programs/solutions, and to define and measure success of complex organizational interventions.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be based on education and experience. We offer excellent traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, plus we offer unique benefits such as an on-site medical staff to save employees time and money by preventing trips to the doctor, and wellness programs to keep our employees healthy and happy.
The Equal Opportunity Department:
For more information about our Equal Opportunity Department, including our Mission, Policies, Affirmative Action Plan, Frequently Asked Questions, etc., visit us on-line at http://www.CityofGainesville.org, choose “Government” and then select “Equal Opportunity”.
The City of Gainesville’s Equal Opportunity Charter Office exists to ensure that our city is fair and empowering to the full diversity of its citizens.
The Equal Opportunity Director leads and directs the City’s efforts related to improving workforce diversity and inclusion; diversity awareness; affirmative action; access to appropriate City services, programs, and activities; and other programs that support equal opportunity and cultural diversity. The E. O. Director will be responsible for maintaining an effective relationship with other charter offices, elected officials, the community, and other key stakeholder groups.
The Office of Equal Opportunity is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints of discrimination alleging unlawful practices in employment, housing, credit or public accommodations within Gainesville's city limits.
The City of Gainesville has a council/manager form of government with a directly elected mayor. The Equal Opportunity Director is one of six charter officers appointed by, and serving at the will of, the City Commission. The other Charter Officers include: City Manager, General Manager for Utilities, City Auditor, City Attorney, and Clerk of the Commission.
Experience and Education:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in an area which prepares individuals for successful organizational leadership, along with at least 10 years experience in Equal Opportunity, Equal Opportunity Law, Diversity Management, Affirmative Action, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Education, or a related area preferred. A Master’s Degree or Law Degree is a plus.
Previous experience in developing and implementing EO programs in a large organization; knowledge of Federal and State Statutes and regulations governing EO/AA and other relevant programs; and familiarity with unionized workforces and collective bargaining agreements is preferred.
Our ideal candidate:
• Has demonstrated progressive community leadership by engaging the community in problem identification and leading the development of creative and effective solutions.
• Is a very strong communicator, both internally and externally; is approachable and comfortable communicating with individuals at all levels, across the organization, and throughout the community.
• Embraces diversity beyond traditionally protected classes, including marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender identity.
• Has demonstrated vision in strategically moving organizations and communities forward using creative and entrepreneurial techniques.
• Has demonstrated creative and effective solutions in achieving educational equity and encouraging economic development that touches all parts of the community.
• Has strong consulting and influencing skills, and ability to work in a highly matrixed environment.
• Has proven success in leading culture change by understanding organizational needs and constraints, identifying and leveraging best practices, and benchmarking against internal and external success measures.
• Has proven ability to conduct needs assessments, develop and implement customized programs/solutions, and to define and measure success of complex organizational interventions.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be based on education and experience. We offer excellent traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, plus we offer unique benefits such as an on-site medical staff to save employees time and money by preventing trips to the doctor, and wellness programs to keep our employees healthy and happy.
The Equal Opportunity Department:
For more information about our Equal Opportunity Department, including our Mission, Policies, Affirmative Action Plan, Frequently Asked Questions, etc., visit us on-line at http://www.CityofGainesville.org, choose “Government” and then select “Equal Opportunity”.
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About the City of Gainesville
Vision: The City of Gainesville will set the standard of excellence for a top ten mid-sized American City; recognized nationally as an innovative provider of high quality, cost effective services.
Mission: We are committed to providing exceptional services that enhance the quality of life for the Gainesville community.
Values: Integrity, Diversity, Teamwork and more… visit of website for our Values.
Great opportunity to make a difference in the community you live in!
Working for the City of Gainesville provides many unique opportunities for its employees. Being an employee with the City of Gainesville allows individuals to make a difference in the community they live in, contribute to the City’s success, and make a visible impact on the lives of our citizens. Individuals not only gain a job when deciding to work here, they get an opportunity to really make a difference in our community and enhance the Gainesville way of life everyday.
Great benefits to help you grow professionally and personally!
In addition to a great work environment that allows to employees to make an impact on our award winning community, the City of Gainesville offers a wide range of benefits to help each person grow both professionally and personally. Not only do we offer traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great perks like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, interest free loans for purchase of fitness and computer equipment, on-site medical staff to save employees time and money by preventing trips to the doctor, and wellness programs to keep everyone healthy and happy.
To ensure we are assisting our employees with career advancement, the Gainesville Corporate University, our in-house training department, is available to meet individual and departmental training needs and help employees develop professionally. We offer comprehensive training that provides the right learning, for the right people, at the right time.
Great place to live and play!
The City of Gainesville is not just a great place to work, but also an amazing place to live. From sports to the arts to outdoor recreation, Gainesville has something for everyone. We serve as the cultural, educational and commercial center for North Central Florida and are home to Florida's largest and oldest university – the University of Florida. Gainesville is also known as one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. We are known for our preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of our natural surroundings. Numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment for both residents and visitors. Because of our beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida.
Live in our Award Winning Community and Work to Enhance
the Gainesville Way of Life!
Vision: The City of Gainesville will set the standard of excellence for a top ten mid-sized American City; recognized nationally as an innovative provider of high quality, cost effective services.
Mission: We are committed to providing exceptional services that enhance the quality of life for the Gainesville community.
Values: Integrity, Diversity, Teamwork and more… visit of website for our Values.
Great opportunity to make a difference in the community you live in!
Working for the City of Gainesville provides many unique opportunities for its employees. Being an employee with the City of Gainesville allows individuals to make a difference in the community they live in, contribute to the City’s success, and make a visible impact on the lives of our citizens. Individuals not only gain a job when deciding to work here, they get an opportunity to really make a difference in our community and enhance the Gainesville way of life everyday.
Great benefits to help you grow professionally and personally!
In addition to a great work environment that allows to employees to make an impact on our award winning community, the City of Gainesville offers a wide range of benefits to help each person grow both professionally and personally. Not only do we offer traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great perks like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, interest free loans for purchase of fitness and computer equipment, on-site medical staff to save employees time and money by preventing trips to the doctor, and wellness programs to keep everyone healthy and happy.
To ensure we are assisting our employees with career advancement, the Gainesville Corporate University, our in-house training department, is available to meet individual and departmental training needs and help employees develop professionally. We offer comprehensive training that provides the right learning, for the right people, at the right time.
Great place to live and play!
The City of Gainesville is not just a great place to work, but also an amazing place to live. From sports to the arts to outdoor recreation, Gainesville has something for everyone. We serve as the cultural, educational and commercial center for North Central Florida and are home to Florida's largest and oldest university – the University of Florida. Gainesville is also known as one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. We are known for our preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of our natural surroundings. Numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment for both residents and visitors. Because of our beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida.
Live in our Award Winning Community and Work to Enhance
the Gainesville Way of Life!
Type :
Direct Employer
Address :
222 E. University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Gainesville, FL 32601
Application Information
Instructions :
Interested candidates must submit their applications through our website in order to be considered for the position. Please contact the Human Resources Department @ 352-334-5077 with any questions.
Online :
Job Posting Entered On :
6/11/2009
Job Posting Expires On :
7/5/2009
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