EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICER
As an unclassified state title, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer is filled by appointment, and its published pay band is more of a guide than a fixed grade.
On paper it calls for a bachelor's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. State payroll currently lists 9 people in the title, led by Treasury.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Officer appears on the State payroll at 9 departments, most of them at Department of Treasury.
State departments
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 9 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $134,550. The agencies employing the most are:
- Treasury (1)
- State Parole Board (1)
- Education (1)
- Community Affairs (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of the Chief Executive or Assistant Chief Executive of a state department, agency, or independent commission, is responsible for coordinating, planning, organizing, and ensuring the effectiveness of goals and objectives of all department, agency, or commission civil rights and equal employment opportunity activities in accord with all applicable New Jersey Statutes annotated, Gubernatorial Executive Orders, and various federal laws; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of the Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Title VI Programs as required by federal and state agencies.
- Works with division directors and their representatives on a statewide basis to ensure effective administration of the Affirmative Action Program.
- Supervises and directs compilation of accurate, timely reports of all affirmative action activities for various federal agencies, Department of Personnel, and other state departments.
- Supervises, conducts, and/or attends meetings with affirmative action representatives as well as other federal and state employees to review progress in meeting goals, and to advise and be endorsed regarding new and existing state and federal legislation, policies, goals, and objectives.
- Supervises, coordinates, and directs all internal and external investigations concerning complaints of civil rights violations, equal employment opportunity infractions, and affirmative action regulations for employees.
- Maintains constant liaison between the Chief Executive and Director of Administration keeping them advised of current status and progress of all department activities related to the objectives of ensuring equal opportunity and protection from violations of civil rights.
- Supervises preparation and/or assists in the compilation of statistical reports for federal, state, and department agencies containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Acts as the direct representative of the Commissioner in all matters pertaining to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and civil rights activities in the department.
- Develops and supervises the compilation, tabulation, and interpretations of statistical data resulting from various reports and analyses required by statutes on affirmative action and civil rights activities and functions.
- Directs and/or assists in establishing and maintaining appropriate records and files pertaining to affirmative action and civil rights activities as required by federal and state laws and department regulations.
- Encourages federal and state grant recipients to use maximum effort to ensure that minority business enterprises have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in federally-funded projects.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
Experience
Four (4) years of administrative experience in the management and coordination of specific programs including the accomplishment of program objectives by dealing with various elements of a large organization, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of federal laws concerning civil rights.
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of the department after a period of training.
- Knowledge of the department's objectives in equal opportunity for all employees and candidates for employment after a period of training.
- Ability to comprehend government legislation and laws, and to interpret and apply them in practical situations.
- Ability to deal effectively with people at various levels.
- Ability to motivate people to accomplish affirmative action goals.
- Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files.
- Ability to effectively supervise the department's Affirmative Action Programs.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
- CODES: 98/Y98- CAH 5/16/97
Note
The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience..