EEO Specialist jobs in Trenton, NJ

Description

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $85,628.14 to $135,623.54. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.

Example of Duties

Under the general direction of the Court Executive 3B (Trial Court Administrator) the Vicinage Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Officer will investigate discrimination and sexual harassment complaints made by employees, job applicants, or court users in a timely manner and recommend appropriate remedial action as necessary. The selected individual's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: implementing the Judiciary's EEO/AA Master Plan; updating and executing the Vicinage EEO/AA Implementation Plan; conducting statistical workforce analysis and preparing appropriate corresponding reports; conducting recruitment and community outreach; developing and providing training on issues relating to EEO/AA; staffing the Vicinage EEO/AA Advisory Committee; monitor all employment practices and procedures on a continuous basis including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, training, promotions, transfers, disciplines, discharge, demotions, layoffs, re-employment after layoff, job assignments and compensation; advise the Assignment Judge, Trial Court Administrator and Senior Managers regarding the requirements and methods for ensuring compliance with State and Federal anti-discrimination laws and regulations, and EEO/AA policies and procedures; preparing reports, proposals and guidelines as required; conducting inquires, mediation, counseling and conflict management sessions in order to resolve workplace issues; building positive working relationships with and serving as a resource to judges, management and staff; supervising, mentoring and coaching staff; and handling other duties, as assigned.
EEO/AA Officer will also coordinate a variety of vicinage and community events pertaining to, but not limited to, EEO/AA, diversity, employment, etc.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of professional administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in administering EEO/AA plan, updating EEO/AA plan, conducting EEO/AA investigations, recruitment and outreach activities, and/or monitoring employment practices and procedures.

Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional professional experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above -OR- a law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above.

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See www.naces.org/members.html)

Supplemental Information

Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

HOW TO APPLY:
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.