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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency. DEED's mission is simple: to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone. We are driven to find talented and innovative public servants, motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the greater good. At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work every day. At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious. DEED is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon agency and committed to proactively supporting service-members, veterans, and military families. DEED offers great employment opportunities with a meaningful mission to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota. Working Title: Equal Opportunity Specialist Job Class: Affirmative Action Officer 3 Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development Job ID: 76726 Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week. In-person meetings in St. Paul approximately twice per month. Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 05/22/2023. Date Posted: 05/16/2024 Closing Date: 05/23/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE Division/Unit: Employee Payroll / CO Diversity &EqualOpportunity Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: Yes, up to 20% of the time Salary Range: $29.47 - $43.51 / hourly; $61,533 - $90,848 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Job Summary This position is a member of the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) at DEED. The ODEO team contributes to DEED's culture work and ensures operational excellence by enforcing Equal Opportunity (EO) and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) for DEED employees and customers. The main focus of this position will be to support DEED staff and applicants by providing reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and coordinating the agency's Connect 700 program. Additionally, the position ensures agency staff, programs, and local workforce areas comply with state and federal EO requirements by meeting programmatic, physical, digital and language access requirements. Lastly, this position will have an important role in DEED's complaint process, triaging complaints, providing early conflict resolution services, and investigating Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) harassment and discrimination complaints made by customers. The disability inclusion services and equal opportunity enforcement responsibilities held by this role will make a meaningful difference in the lives of DEED employees and customers across the state. The conflict resolution work performed by this role will be grounded by a multi-cultural, equity lends, rooted in DEED's values of equity and inclusion. This position will have the opportunity to influence ODEO's DEIA learning and development work for staff and stakehold rs; and provide consultation to ODEO partners to nurture an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and provides culturally responsive services to Minnesotans. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment. Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Human Resources, Human Rights, Law or related field AND one (1) year of professional experience in areas of equal opportunity, affirmative action, or human / civil rights, including processional experience coordinating reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). OR Two (2) years of professional experience in the areas of equal opportunity, affirmative action, or human / civil rights, including professional experience coordinating reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following; Communication and human relation skills to develop and maintain relationships with diverse individuals and groups. In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws and policies. Knowledge of best practices in the field of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Experience developing and delivering training. Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation. Preferred Qualifications Experience conducting investigations of discrimination or harassment and writing investigative reports. Experience in Equal Opportunity compliance and/or monitoring. Training or certifications in conflict resolution, de-escalation, mediation, trauma-informed facilitation, and/or restorative justice. Skill in digital accessibility requirements. DEIA coursework or training in microaggressions, unconscious bias, intercultural communications, the IDI, etc. Master's degree in a related field. Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. Additional Requirements This position requires successful completion of the following: Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contract you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers. A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment. When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers . Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Brooke Hancock at brooke.hancock@state.mn.us or 651-259-7258 . To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Brooke Hancock at talent.acquisition @state.mn.us . The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and encourages all qu