MINORITY AFFAIRS OFFICER 0437

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under the general supervision of the Commissioner, an employee in this class is responsible for the administration of all County, State and federal policies, rules and regulations regarding the employment and training of minorities and other protected classes who are either employed or serviced by the Department of Labor. Responsibility is included for the implementation of these policies within the Department, and for the promotion and enforcement of these policies with all entities doing business with the Department, such as education agencies, public and private sector work sites, subcontractors, etc. The employee is responsible for investigating complaints of discriminatory practices and for determining options for resolving related problems, and provides guidance and assistance to division heads on the procedures for ensuring conformance with pertinent rules and regulations within their purview. The incumbent will conduct outreach activities with other government organizations, community groups and businesses involved or interested in raising awareness and securing equal opportunities for minorities. Supervision is exercised over a support staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Researches and reviews all policies, rules and regulations which pertain to the employment and training of minorities and ensures compliance with these requirements by the department and all entities doing business with the department;

Establishes a written plan for review by local State and Federal agencies which outlines the procedures the department will implement to ensure that all minorities served via employment, training and/or job placement are provided the rights and protection due them;

Provides guidance and direction to departmental division heads on how to implement procedures that will ensure conformance with legal statues as they affect that division;

Provides training to staff to inform them of the rights of minorities, to increase awareness and sensitivity to the needs and special problems of minorities and to instruct them on the practices that may have an adverse effect on protected classes during the process of job search, job referral, and job retention;

Receives, investigates, and resolves complaints of discrimination pertaining to the employment of minorities through conciliatory or legal means, and maintains records of all such complaints;

Reviews data collected by the department regarding service to minorities and protected classes to determine if goals of categorical funded programs are being met, assists in preparing recommendations for corrective action and prepares written reports and provides statistics as required;

Serves as liaison with public officials, community leaders and representatives of minority groups involved in the protection of minorities in the work place.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of local, State and Federal anti-discrimination laws, rules, regulations, and policies; thorough knowledge of the most effective means for combatting discrimination in the workplace; thorough knowledge of the standards and procedures used in evaluating programs and activities; basic knowledge of Civil Service laws, rules and regulations; ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with staff members, public officials, employers and community organizations; ability to abstract, compile, and interpret information from different sources; ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports describing and documenting findings; ability to conduct training seminars and meetings with department staff, public officials, employers and the community; ability to evaluate programs, work force composition, and other information to determine strategies, problems, and goals for improving the employment status of protected classes; ability to supervise others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of experience in the field of equal employment opportunity, human rights, or affirmative action. Qualifying experience includes: experience with community service organizations concerned with affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, civil rights, minority business development, or similar programs; experience in recruiting, training, and upgrading the educational and job qualifications of protected class members; personnel administration or labor relations experience directly relating to affirmative action.

NOTE: College credits may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis, not to exceed two years.

06/03/97

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive

Review 04/11/05