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Civil Rights Compliance Specialist III - Civil Rights Compliance Branch

Employer
Hawaii Department of Education
Location
Honolulu, HI, US
Salary
EOSR-8, $99,546 to $140,917

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  • APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
  • SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL
  • TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a limited term probationary vice appointment.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST III
    Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in education, human resources, political science or business administration.
    Equivalencies for Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university PLUS two (2) years of professional work experience.
    Desired Education: Master's degree in education, human resources or a related field relevant to the duties described above, or a law degree.
    Experience: Six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in civil rights compliance, including overseeing, providing advice and recommendations, or ensuring compliance, of which two (2) years shall have been in an education program, agency or system.
    Equivalencies for Experience: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience. Doctorate in a related field or law degree from an accredited college of university may substitute for three (3) years of experience.
    Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system.
    Knowledge of: Management and organizational behavior; organizational change, effectiveness, and communication; operations research and analysis; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment, such as requirements under Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA as well as other State and Federal civil rights policies, guidelines, and Administrative Rules; principles and practices of supervision.
    Desired Knowledge: Process of revising, drafting, and presenting policies and Administrative Rules leading to adoption by the Board of Education.
    Ability to: Plan, organize, and conduct complex research and multi-task projects, including recommending changes and improvements; conduct inquiry into discrimination complaints, including serving as a team leader; deal effectively with federal, state and departmental officials in accomplishing program goals and objectives; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; analyze facts and make findings based on applicable laws, rules and policies; make presentations in front of large audiences; operate computer and other business machines.
  • A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Civil Rights Compliance Branch, the Civil Rights Compliance Specialist III:
    1. Gathers information and analyzes discrimination complaints filed with civil rights enforcement agencies (i.e, DOJ, OCR, EEOC, HCRC, CTE). Oversees and/or prepares the completion of the DOE's responses to the complaints and assures that responses are comprehensive and timely and/or, with the assistance of the Department of the Attorney General, coordinates negotiations with complainants and/or civil rights enforcement agencies in reaching a no-fault settlement or a reconciliation agreement when it is in the best interest of the DOE and State.
    2. Oversees the investigations and review of discrimination complaints assigned to branch staff. Provides information and guidance to DOE administrators regarding the investigation process as it pertains to protected class issues.
    3. Oversees the planning, execution, dissemination, and participation of training for students and personnel training in the areas of Title VII, Title VI, Title IX and ADA reasonable accommodations, 504 and other protected classes as determined.
    4. Plans and organizes meetings and training opportunities for the branch and other department personnel as necessary.
    5. Provides current information and guidance to the department's personnel regarding civil rights laws, regulations, and compliance to applicable civil rights laws, rules, policies, and standards of practice, including updates to required Notices of Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment, and applicable brochures and/or materials.
    6. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
  • SALARY RANGE: EOSR-8, $99,546 to $140,917. Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All others will be placed on the first step of $99,546.
  • NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.
  • WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.
    POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 15th of any calendar month.
    HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to applicant.
    1. Visit the Hawaii Department of Education website and submit the online application prior to the deadline. Be sure to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.

      http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org

    2. Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.
    3. After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.


    APPROVED:

    Cynthia A. Covell
    Assistant Superintendent

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