EEO Program Manager S AN J OAQUIN C OUNTY. Is Recruiting For: THE POSITION THE EEO OFFICE

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1 S AN JOAQUIN COUNTY H UMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Is Recruiting For: EEO Program Manager THE POSITION The San Joaquin County Human Resources Department is seeking an experienced and proven human resources professional to manage the County s EEO Office. This key leadership position will be responsible for managing the County s EEO programs and activities to support employee and client non-discrimination practices. This position will also serve as the administrative staff support and advisor to the County EEO Advisory Committee. Well-qualified candidates will possess exceptional management and leadership skills and have a strong foundation and understanding of state and federal EEO laws. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work collaboratively with individuals from various cultural background and at all levels of the organization, be a consensus builder, have extensive experience conducting EEO investigations and developing long-term EEO plans, be a strategic thinker, and have successfully developed and provided training programs on EEO laws and workplace diversity. THE EEO OFFICE The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office is a unit within the Human Resources Department, which is a division of the CAO s Office. S AN J OAQUIN C OUNTY Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Third Floor, Suite 330 Stockton, CA Phone: Recruitment Announcement 0813-RM San Joaquin County s EEO Office exhibits competence, respect, and integrity in managing its responsibilities when interfacing with employees, regulatory agents and other third parties. The EEO Office serves as an unbiased, neutral party in the County Civil Service Rule 20 process. The mission of the County EEO Office is to promote fairness and equality in public service by program implementation and monitoring of the County EEO plans, policies, processes and practices. San Joaquin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

2 SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY A land of beauty, recreation and natural riches-from the waters of the Delta to the vines of the wine, San Joaquin County has it all. San Joaquin County boasts seven cities and some of the finest opportunities in the state for boating, fishing, camping, history-gathering, or just plain fun in the sun. Each city, as well as the unincorporated county areas, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy natural California beauty and nature, or music, arts and culture. Whatever your interest, it can most likely be found in San Joaquin County. ARTS, CULTURE, AND RECREATION The arts and culture provide a much-needed respite from everyday worries and the Haggin Museum, San Joaquin County Historical Museum, and Stockton Children's Museum are popular spots. The Stockton Symphony, San Joaquin County Ballet, and Stockton Civic Theater provide important experiences for children and adults. The multi-cultural community offers a diversity of views and opinions in its art and culture, providing a wealth of knowledge about past and present on canvas and stage. Over 75 languages are spoken within the region and there is richness in the blending of cultures and ways that creates an air of celebration about individual customs, foods and cultures. San Joaquin County government provides nine community parks for boating, camping, and picnicking, swimming and organized sports. Annual family events include the Asparagus Festival, attended by thousands of fun-seekers from the county and beyond, held in downtown Stockton. Individual cities and communities provide a host of other opportunities, from Lodi Lake Park and Nature Area to the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve. The county-owned and operated Micke Grove Park offers a zoo, rides and an historical museum to delight both children and adults. The San Joaquin Delta is one of the area's best kept secrets and offers some of the best boating in the state: more than 1,000 miles of waterways stretching from the Stockton Harbor to north of Sacramento and offering access to the San Francisco Bay. AGRICULTURE The county is one of the most agriculturally rich regions in California and is the number one producer, statewide, of asparagus. Twenty-four thousand acres of county farmland is dedicated to production of this crop. In recent years, the leading crop in the county has been wine grapes, and wineries and vineyards have sprung up from Stockton to Lodi. EDUCATION From preschool to higher education, the county has it covered with an abundant array of public or private opportunities to learn and grow. The University of the Pacific, California State University, Stanislaus - Stockton Center, Humphreys College and Law School, National University and the San Joaquin Delta Community College offer a wide variety of choices for educational opportunities. The county s 17 school districts provide families with a wide choice for children's educational development. Housing is plentiful in San Joaquin County and is affordable when compared to other nearby areas. Make San Joaquin County your new home. Housing ranges from new developments to historic homes found mostly in central Stockton and downtown Lodi. San Joaquin County is a place where families can grow, learn, and experience the nature and beauty of the California landscape while benefiting from the unique opportunities - cultural, recreational, and educational - that the area provides.

3 Mission Statement The mission of the Human Resources Department is to partner with all county departments, community organizations, and educational institutions to recruit, develop, and retain employees of the highest quality and competency, and who represent the diverse community we work and live in. Major Responsibilities Administers and manages San Joaquin County's Equal Employment Opportunity Program and activities that support employee and client non-discrimination practices. Plans, develops, recommends and implements EEO policies, plans, training programs, systems and procedures for the purpose of supporting and maintaining a non-discriminatory environment in County government and assuring County compliance with applicable local, State and Federal laws. Supervises/performs investigations into complaints of discrimination or harassment; interfaces with employees, unions, management, legal representatives, and external agencies as needed during the investigative process; renders decisions on complaints and appeals as required; develops detailed and comprehensive reports of investigations and maintains careful records; assures confidentiality of witnesses and participants as appropriate; may provide testimony or expert witness in a hearing or other venue as required. Serves as administrative staff support and advisor to the County EEO Advisory Committee; schedules speakers for meetings; develops Committee agendas and programs; provides general guidance to Committee members. Researches, develops, prepares and presents bi-annual County EEO Plan and other required reports; submits plan for Board of Supervisors adoption; distributes plan to County management; monitors the status and progress of EEO goals and program objectives. Supervises clerical, technical and/or professional staff in performing EEOP activities; selects, trains, assigns, and directs subordinate staff; evaluates staff performance; corrects/ disciplines as appropriate. Conducts EEO related training in various settings. Interprets equal employment opportunity requirements of State and Federal agencies, analyzes their impact on County operations, and makes recommendations as appropriate; monitors ongoing legislative activity that impacts EEOP issues; researches and evaluates County data to identify compliance concerns. Provides guidance, information, and training to County managers and administrators to facilitate achievement of department EEO goals and obligations; works with departmental EEO coordinators to train them in performing firstlevel investigations. APPLICATION AND SELECTION Completed application package must include supplemental application and is to be submitted to the Human Resources Division. Final Filing Date: September 6, 2013 Please submit your application, supplemental application and resume to: San Joaquin County Human Resources, Attn: Gary Hung 44 N. San Joaquin Street, Suite 330, Stockton, CA Tel: Fax: OR online at

4 COMPENSATION PACKAGE *Annual Salary: $91,383 to $111,104 1% employer contribution to the County s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (valued from $913 to $1,111 annually). Vacation cash-out up to 8 days annually (valued from $2,812 to $3,419) 1937 Retirement Act plan with reciprocity with CALPERS. 125 Flex Spending Benefits Plan. 12 days sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. 10 days of vacation leave (15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, and 23 days after 20 years) 14 holidays per year 125 Flex Benefits Plan Life Insurance * Annual salary listed includes confidential unit pay This civil service position is exempt from FLSA and is unrepresented. Cafeteria Unit Retention: Existing County employees who currently receive a cafeteria plan allowance and subsequently transfer, demote or promote from or into the confidential unit shall have the option to either retain their existing cafeteria plan contribution amount or have a one-time option at time of hire of opting for the confidential unit pay in lieu of retaining their cafeteria allowance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a major in one of the social or behavioral sciences, humanities, business or public administration, or a closely related field. Experience: Five years of responsible administrative, managerial, or analytical experience including at least three years that involved substantial responsibility for administering equal employment opportunity programs, conducting investigations of allegations of harassment/ discrimination, and/or conducting equal employment opportunity-related training programs. Experience must include at least one year at a supervisory level. Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a yearfor-year basis and a Master's Degree in one of the social or behavioral sciences, humanities, business or public administration, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the general administrative, managerial or analytical experience. License: Possession of a valid California driver s license. RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES** Reimbursement of qualifying moving expenses up to $2,000 Vacation accrual rate consistent with candidate s total years of Public Service Sick leave credit up to 160 hours of unreimbursed sick leave from prior employer **Recruitment Incentives may be available. Incentives must first be approved by the San Joaquin County Administrator. San Joaquin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.

5 SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS Please submit responses to the following questions along with your employment application to the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Please number your responses and address each question separately and limit one page per question. When answering the questions below related to your experience, please provide a detailed description that includes the name of your employer, your dates of employment, whether it was in a union environment, and your job title. 1. Describe your professional work experience directly related to the administration or management of EEO Programs. Include in your response details about (a) the mission and role of the EEO programs; (b) the types of services provided in the EEO programs; (c) information collected and analyzed to support and maintain an anti-discrimination workplace; (d) any significant new programs and changes you successfully implemented (or was a key contributor to the implementation); and (e) your roles and duties as it relates to the above information. 2. Describe your experience advising managers and supervisors on EEO related matters. 3. Describe any education/training and experience you have in conducting EEO investigations, including the types of investigations conducted and your roles and duties. 4. Describe your experience responding to complaints/appeals related to EEO investigations conducted by you or staff under your supervision. Explain the appeal process, the parties involved in the appeal process, and the specific tasks you performed to respond to the appeals. 5. Describe your experience developing and conducting EEO training. Include any experience you have in selecting an outside consultant or agency to provide EEO training and investigation. 6. Describe your experience developing and/or making recommendations to EEO related policies and procedures and EEO plans, including your specific roles and responsibilities and any formal presentations you conducted for executive management and/or governing board/commission. 7. Describe your experience as a supervisor. Include details about your role and the scope of your responsibilities, and list the number and types of the positions you supervised.