ADMINISTRATOR, STATE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE at State of careers Rhode Island

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

121189.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Training, Technical Assistance, Compliance, Supervision, Program Development, Report Preparation, Interpersonal Skills, Data Analysis, Legislation Interpretation, Career Counseling, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Organizational Knowledge, Judgment, Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Administration Division Regulatory Compliance Salary $106,952.00 - $121,189.00 Job Profile JC-02730800-99 - Administrator State Equal Opportunity Office (DOA - ODEO) (Non-Union Executive Branch) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours SCHEDULED WORK DAYS: Monday - Friday SCHEDULED WORK HOURS: 8:30am - 4:00pm Position is located within the Division of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Opening Date February 7, 2026 Closing Date February 16, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR100750 ADMINISTRATOR, STATE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE (Open) Pay Grade C00139 A Classification Administrator State Equal Opportunity Office (DOA - ODEO) Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department of Administration (DOA) Office of Diversity, Equity and Opportunity (ODEO), to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of a staff engaged in a comprehensive program designed to assure compliance with the requirements of all federal and state laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action; to provide training and technical assistance as is necessary for all state departments, quasi-agencies, boards and commissions to comply with equal opportunity laws and regulations; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the Associate Director, Diversity, Equity and Opportunity with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is reviewed upon completion, through conferences and submitted reports, for results obtained and conformance to statewide policies and objectives, laws, rules and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, directs, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of a staff engaged in carrying out a comprehensive Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Program. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Within the Department of Administration (DOA) Office of Diversity, Equity and Opportunity (ODEO), to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of a staff engaged in a comprehensive program designed to assure compliance with the requirements of all federal and state laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action. To provide training and technical assistance as is necessary for all state departments, quasi-agencies, boards and commissions to comply with equal opportunity laws and regulations. To have overall responsibility for a program designed to assure compliance with the requirements of all federal and state laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action, and to work closely with the state and federal agencies concerned with equal opportunity and affirmative action. To coordinate and evaluate the state and departmental Affirmative Action Plans and to recommend changes to improve the performance of these plans. To consult with the various appointing authorities in the state to familiarize them with the aims of the equal opportunity program and to gain their cooperation in attaining these goals. To prepare reports for the Governor and/or their designee(s) as to the progress and status of the State's Equal Opportunity Program. To act as an advisor in regard to the screening, examination and hiring of job applicants in order to assure that the process is not discriminatory against anyone because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or disability. To participate in the development and implementation of programs for training, education, job redesign, and career counseling to assure opportunities for upward mobility of employees. To establish contact with women's and minority groups, as well as other protected classes, in order to understand the problems facing them in seeking State employment and to work with these groups in solving the problems. To be responsible for following national and state legislation and interpreting their provisions concerning equal opportunity programs and their enforcement. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of equal opportunity work and the ability to apply this knowledge to the problems of realizing equal opportunity in state government; a thorough knowledge of the causes and effects of discriminatory practices against minorities and women; a working knowledge of the federal and state laws and regulations as they relate to equal opportunity and affirmative action; a working knowledge of the state personnel system with regard to hiring, training, and promoting; a working knowledge of the organizational structure of State government; the ability to devise programs designed to assure equal opportunities within state government; the ability to maintain effective working relationships with officials, workers and with women's and minority groups, as well as other protected classes; knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, usage of a personal computer (PC) and standard desktop office tools; the ability to provide clear and accurate information to clients/recipients, agencies, employers and other interested parties in routine to the most complex circumstances; the ability to interact with applicants/recipients, the public and co-workers in a professional, tactful and courteous manner; the ability to prepare and submit special and reoccurring reports, including the most complex statistical breakdowns; the ability to recognize specific information from a mass of data; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field; and Experience: Employment in a responsible supervisory position in a State agency involving responsibility for supervising a staff engaged in a program designed to provide affirmative action and equal opportunity for underrepresented groups. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Supplemental Information GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department of Administration (DOA) Office of Diversity, Equity and Opportunity (ODEO), to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of a staff engaged in a comprehensive program designed to assure compliance with the requirements of all federal and state laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action; to provide training and technical assistance as is necessary for all state departments, quasi-agencies, boards and commissions to comply with equal opportunity laws and regulations; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the Associate Director, Diversity, Equity and Opportunity with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is reviewed upon completion, through conferences and submitted reports, for results obtained and conformance to statewide policies and objectives, laws, rules and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, directs, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of a staff engaged in carrying out a comprehensive Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Program. Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

The Administrator will plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of staff to ensure compliance with federal and state equal opportunity laws. They will also provide training and technical assistance to various state departments and agencies.