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Employment Opportunities State
Agency- Job Vacancy Notice
Fairfax
County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs
- Job # 08-0712 Fairfax County Government is one the nation's largest and most comprehensive local governments in the Northern Virginia Area. Operating under a County Executive form of government, and the Urban County Board of Supervisors, the county has consistently achieved high praise for fiscal stability, quality service and technological sophistication. It is largely urban and suburban with a very diverse population of residents and businesses are afforded exceptional services and amenities. The county seeks an accomplished expert to lead and direct its Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs. The Director is responsible for the administration and implementation of anti-discrimination laws, policies and regulations; managing the county's multi-faceted Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity, ADA programs, and other related AA/EO training programs including the Citizen Complaint and Resolution Process. The Director administers, coordinates and implements programs, policies and procedures to prevent discrimination in credit facilities, education, employment, public accommodations, housing accommodations, commercial space and land transactions, and to foster tolerance among the residents of Fairfax County; develops standards and procedures to conduct investigations of discrimination complaints based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, alien status or citizenship, gender, age, marital status or disability, to ascertain if the jurisdiction and merit of the complaint. Serves as an advisor and provides oversight and coordination in gaining compliance with human/civil rights provisions. Monitors progress of investigations; makes recommendations to resolve discrimination or harassment complaints. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school; plus five years of progressively responsible experience in management and implementation of human rights programs, and/or in the development and/or implementation of equal employment opportunity/affirmative action programs for a large organization; OR--Graduation from an accredited four-year university with a degree in human resources management, sociology or public administration; plus eight years of progressively responsible experience in management and implementation of human rights programs, and/or in the development and/or implementation of equal employment opportunity/affirmative action programs for a large organization. Preferred Qualifications: Comprehensive knowledge of the legal and administrative requirements for investigating, preparing and processing cases of alleged discrimination; comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations and court rulings related to human or civil rights; supervision of equal employment opportunity/affirmative action programs; good knowledge of discrimination issues; ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret laws and regulations as well as their application to specific situations; ability exercise sound professional judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Closing Date: 7/18/2008 Apply online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs. Please note the Job # (08-0712) for this announcement before you visit our Web site to apply. EEO/Reasonable Accommodation. TTY (703) 222-7314. Housing
Director, Tennessee Human Rights Commission The
person in this position participates in conducting housing
investigations and supervises the preparation of records and reports
of investigative findings. Also prepares the financial reports for
the Executive Director and the Department of Housing and Urban
Development tracking revenue received from the Housing Program
Division of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. The
Housing Director develops policies and procedures within the scope
of authority of the Housing Program and works in conjunction with
the Executive Director in implementing and enforcing policies and
procedures. The employee in this position serves as a liaison and
often represents the agency at community forums. It is expected that
the employee makes presentations at the Tennessee Human Rights
Commission Board Meetings as well as have contact with high ranking
persons in the General Assembly,
community partners, and media. This employee also participates in
conducting Outreach and Educational sessions throughout the State of
Tennessee. In
supervising the staff, employee is responsible for assigning,
training, and evaluating the staff and their work. This includes
performing job plan discussions and completing interim and annual
evaluations. This person would also make recommendations on
personnel actions such as corrective action, promotion, demotion,
etc. Other
general administrative duties include records management,
procurement of supplies, and inventory. Interested
persons should send there resume by email or US mail to:
Regional
Director – New England Region
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