EEO Specialist jobs in Columbia, SC

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career?  The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply!  This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The purpose of the EEO Technical Services Consultant is to research, develop and coordinate programs designated to facilitate nondiscriminatory employment practices by providing technical assistance, training, conducting compliance reviews and special projects. The EEO Technical Services Consultant will assist with monitoring State Agencies' Affirmative Action Plans and programs through use of Computerized Affinitive Action Management System (CAAMS). The EEO Technical Services Consultant will also organize and analyze employment data using Microsoft Excel, preparing statistical analyses and compliance related reports pursuant to state requirements.

Responsibilities of the EEO Technical Services Consultant:

• Operates the Computerized Affirmative Action Management System (CAAMS).
• Collect, modifies, and imports data from State Agencies to generate Affirmative Action Plans; conducts various computer analyses of information; and prepares and assist in the submission of reports for the Annual Report to the General Assembly.
• Provides technical assistance to assigned state agencies regarding the development and implementation of nondiscriminatory employment systems and coordinating the developing the submission of Affirmative Action Plans. Assists in the preparation of the Annual report to the General assembly on the status of equal employment opportunity in the SC State Government.
• Assists with conducting EEO Law training for the public and private sector and assist in training for Agency EEO Officers on Affirmative Action Plans or with EEO issues.
• Assists with compliance reviews of state agencies by reviewing policies and procedures as it relates to affirmative action plans and equal employment opportunity laws and makes recommendations for improving nondiscriminatory practices.
• Performs other related duties as required.

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience in data analysis or statistics.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview.  A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant.  Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring.  Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have to the ability to effectively communicate to establish and maintain working relationships. Incumbent must also establish a good rapport with public seeking services and maintain control in situations requiring sensitivity.

The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
 

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: 

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
7. Retirement benefit choices * 
   1. State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
   2. State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.