STATE AGENCY - JOB VACANCY NOTICE
CURRENT JOB OPENING
TENNESSEE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Seeks Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
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Posted February 10, 2012
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HUD has posted jobs for regional directors in two offices, Kansas City and Boston. If you have any interest in applying, or know anyone who is interested, please see the announcement here: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/308416900
Posted February 7, 2012
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Alaska State Commission For Human Rights
Human Rights Attorney
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Visit http://humanrights.alaska.gov/html/public-notices/current-vacancies.html for more information and other vacancy annoucements
Posted February 10, 2012
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Maryland Commission On Civil Rights
Executive Director, Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
Maryland State Agency Job Announcement
Executive
Executive Service
Location: William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Salary: The salary currently established by the State is $86,161 to $115,750
Closing Date: January 31, 2012
Nature of Work:
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR), the agency responsible for the enforcement of anti-discrimination and civil rights laws for the State of Maryland, seeks an experienced leader with a proven record to serve as the Executive Director of this 40+ employee state agency.
MCCR is charged with investigating and administratively processing complaints that allege discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, health services and services regulated by the State Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of all administrative and programmatic activities required of this independent agency and as directed by a nine-member Board of Commissioners. The Executive Director is also responsible for fostering positive community relations throughout the State.
Candidates should be energetic, creative and have the ability to lead the Agency through new challenges in the 21st century. Candidates should be committed to communicating internally as well as externally with staff and public and government officials. The successful candidate must also have the ability to balance hands-on administration with frequent interactions with others.
Qualifications:
• A four-year Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university is required;
an advanced degree is preferred;
• A minimum of five (5) years managerial experience is required (managerial experience in civil rights and anti-discrimination work or a closely related field is preferred; prior government agency experience is a plus); and
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest and resume by January 31, 2012 to:
Norman Gelman, Chairperson
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
William Donald Schaefer Tower
6 Saint Paul Street, 9th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202-1631
A writing sample may be requested.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information please visit http://mccr.maryland.gov/ExecutiveDirector.html
Posted January 6, 2012
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TENNESSEE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Deputy Director
Tennessee Human Rights Commission
Executive Service Position
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The Deputy Director is responsible for key operations in the areas of policy and procedure development, performance management, investigative case management, mediation, contract negotiation, and training. This position reports to the Executive Director.
The person in this position participates in negotiating and monitoring contracts with the Commission’s federal partners: the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Deputy Director is also responsible for monitoring, reviewing and directing investigations of complaints of discrimination in violation of the Tennessee Human Rights Act, Tennessee Disability Act and substantially equivalent federal statutes including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VIII of the Fair Housing Act.
The Deputy Director develops policies and procedures and works in conjunction with the Executive Director in developing the agency’s budget as well as responses to Executive and Legislative Branch inquiries. The employee in this position serves as a liaison and often represents the agency at community forums. It is expected that the employee in mthis position will make presentations at the Tennessee Human Rights Commission Board Meetings as well as have contact with high ranking persons in the General Assembly, community partners, other state, federal and local government officials and the media.
This employee will supervise staff and will be responsible for assigning, training, and evaluating staff and their work. This includes performing job plan discussions and completing interim and annual evaluations. This person will be required to make recommendations on personnel actions such as corrective action, promotion, demotion, etc. Other general administrative duties include oversight of records management, procurement of supplies, and inventory.
Interested persons should send their letter of interest and resume by email or US mail to:
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Beverly L. Watts, Executive Director AND
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Lori Bell
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Posted Nov 7, 2011