Human Rights Consultant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you a current State of Connecticut,Commission on Human Rights and Opportunitiesemployee with experiencein an investigatory or enforcement capacity in the areas of civil or human rights, labor or employee relations, equal opportunity or affirmative action? If so, we invite you to read more about this opportunity to tackle a leadership role!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) -is currently recruiting for a Human Rights and Opportunities Regional Manager position located in Hartford.\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition Highlights:\r\n\r\n\r\n Full-time\r\n 40 hours per week\r\n Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM\r\n Work schedule flexibility is required in order to meet the needs of the position.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn your role as aHuman Rights and Opportunities Regional Manager, you will have the opportunity too:\r\n\r\n\r\n Manage administrative and technical functions of the Capitol Region Office.\r\n Supervise and oversee investigations of discriminatory practices, complains and/or other assigned systematic law enforcement activities.\r\n Manage cases assigned to a region through allocation of intake and complain assignments to professional staff for processing.\r\n Review and monitor case progress and recommendations.\r\n Review all concluded investigations for conformance with statutory requirements and agency standards.\r\n Hold conferences with complainants, respondents, and their legal counsel to develop remedies.\r\n Supervise development of projects devised for elimination of community tension, prejudice, and discrimination.\r\n Act as consultant to community groups and organizations, businesses, and governmental agencies.\r\n Identify program needs/problems and recommend improvements.\r\n Train, supervise and evaluate staff.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout Us:\r\n\r\n\r\nThe mission of the State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education.\r\n\r\n\r\nIt is the statutory responsibility of the Commission to:\r\n\r\n\r\n Enforce human rights laws that ban illegal discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and credit transactions.\r\n Monitor compliance with state contract compliance laws and with laws requiring affirmative action in state agency personnel practices.\r\n Establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons in Connecticut through education and outreach activities.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat's In It For You:\r\n\r\nVisit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n\r\n\r\n Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work-life balance to all employees.\r\n State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.\r\n\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.\r\n Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.\r\n Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.\r\n Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.\r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n This employer may participate in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities this class is accountable for managing the administrative and technical functions of a regional office.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Manages administrative and technical functions of a regional office including assigned cases through allocation of intake and complaint assignments to professional staff for processing;\r\n Coordinates, plans and manages investigations of discriminatory practices, complaints and/or other assigned systemic law enforcement activities;\r\n Reviews and monitors case progress and recommendations;\r\n Reviews all concluded investigations for conformance with statutory requirements and agency standards;\r\n Holds conferences with complainants, respondents and their legal counsel to develop remedies;\r\n Manages development of projects devised for elimination of community tension, prejudice and discrimination;\r\n Acts as consultant to community groups and organizations, businesses and governmental agencies;\r\n Identifies program needs and problems and recommends improvements;\r\n Conducts in-service training programs for staff;\r\n Supervises and evaluates performance of staff;\r\n Makes recommendations with respect to staff decisions and administration of collective bargaining agreements;\r\n May investigate certain complaints of discrimination;\r\n Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;\r\n law enforcement principles and practices with respect to human and civil rights legislation;\r\n investigatory principles and techniques;\r\n scope, causes and effects of discrimination;\r\n \r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n and ability to apply management principles and practices;\r\n human resources practices and procedures;\r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n skill in development and negotiation of remedies and mediation of complaint resolutions.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in an investigatory or enforcement capacity in the areas of civil or human rights, labor or employee relations, equal opportunity or affirmative action.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at a supervisory or managerial level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.\r\n A Master's degree in public administration may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.\r\n A law degree from an accredited law school may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.\r\n Two (2) years as a Human Rights and Opportunities Assistant Commission Counsel 1 or 2 or Human Rights and Opportunities Representative may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience in relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations\r\n Experience in law enforcement principles and practices with respect to human and civil legislation\r\n Experience in investigatory principles and techniques\r\n Experience multi-tasking and effectively prioritizing to achieve leadership's goals\r\n Experience developing, motivating, and mentoring junior team members\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n