MyFlorida Hiring for HUMAN RESOURCES ADMIN – CIVIL RIGHTS – 60003685 at TALLAHASSEE, Florida Full Time

Timely initiate and complete investigations of complaints of unlawful discrimination and HIPAA Privacy as assigned, document investigative findings, prepare and submit written reports of the complaint and findings, and proposes an appropriate disposition of the complaint. Ensure through monitoring procedures and complaint investigations: compliance by agency employees, and contractors, including subcontractors, with the agency’s: Civil Rights plans, policies and procedures and the agency’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy plan, policies, and procedures.

Develop materials and conduct conferences (written, in-person, telephonic, and virtual) that are necessary to efficiently and effectively train agency employees and contractors, including subcontractors, on the agency’s Civil Rights and HIPAA related plans, policies and procedures, as assigned. Technical assistance and other requests for assistance or information needed or requested by agency employees and contractors, including subcontractors, are handled timely, efficiently and effectively.

Represent the agency in judicial and administrative forums. This incumbent is the Designated Coordinator of the agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action (AA), Limited English Proficiency (LEP), Auxiliary Aids and Services, Americans with Disabilities (ADA), Section 504/508 plans, policies, and procedures for Headquarters, Regions, Circuits, and Hospital Facilities, as applicable. Responsible for staying current on statutes, codes, regulations, and court decisions related to Civil Rights and HIPAA Privacy Rule.

Assess agency hiring packets to ensure compliance with Civil Rights plans, policies, and procedures.

Participate in the development, implementation, review and revision of the agency’s Civil Rights and HIPAA plans, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 4 – 6 years of experience investigating EEO, Affimative Action complaints and negotiating with

federal partners;

A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is preferred;

4 years’ experience managing and developing staff;

Experien ce preparing and presenting training ;

Intermediate experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: basic principles of public personnel administration;

Proficient in applying Civil Rights laws, regulations, policies, procedures,

and guidelines related to EEO and Affirmative Action; compliance monitoring techniques; analytical report writing techniques; fact-finding investigative techniques; Skills in: using computer equipment, software, and applications, including MS Word, Excel, Power point, telephone devices; utilizing research tools (manual and electronic); critical analysis of data and other information; communicating effectively (verbal and written); Ability to: utilize problem-solving techniques; make reasonable and effective decisions; work independently and with minimum direct supervision; collect, evaluate and analyze relevant data and information; organize and present data and information in a logical order (verbal and written); understand and correctly apply applicable laws and regulations; plan, organize and submit completed work in a timely manner.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.

Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

No state income tax for residents of Florida;

Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

Flexible Spending Accounts;

Tuition waivers;

And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Growth Opportunities:

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

About Department of Children and Families:

Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.

Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.

To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/ .

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113 , and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.