Ohio
Office of Employee and Business Services
This position is in the Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) which is responsible for providing continuous, accurate, and timely administrative services and operational support to the program areas within ODJFS. OEBS customers include all ODJFS employees, clients, service providers, county agencies, and the general public. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OEBS webpage.
What You Will Do As a Civil Rights Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that the organization adheres to federal and state civil rights laws, and you will be responsible for overseeing civil rights compliance efforts across all 88 counties in the state.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to federal and state civil rights laws such as Title VI, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504.
Regularly conduct internal audits, prepare compliance reports, and assist in developing training materials to educate staff.
Collaborate with county-level partners to review policies, provide technical assistance, and support the implementation of equitable practices.
Conduct on-site and desk compliance audits and deliver training sessions (requires some travel throughout the state).
Assist in resolving issues, investigations, and gathering necessary information to produce final reports with findings.
Potential Challenges Staying current with changes in federal and state civil rights laws, and ensuring timely updates to policies and training materials.
Notice This position will be headquartered in Franklin County, James Rhodes Tower, 30 E. Broad Street, 30th Floor, Columbus, Ohio.
Schedule Full-time.
Hours Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Travel Some travel within the state of Ohio.
This position (PN: 20048588) is exempt from the bargaining unit and is overtime eligible.
Ideal Candidate Requirements Option 1: Completion of Undergraduate core coursework in personnel management, business or public administration to include coursework in personnel management principles and 12 months training or 12 months experience in interviewing and 12 months training or 12 months experience in EEO & affirmative action regulations & procedures and 12 months training or 12 months experience in employee training & development valid driver license.
Option 2: 12 months experience as EEO Officer, 69133.
Option 3: 30 months training or 30 months experience in conducting EEO & affirmative action investigative & compliance activities and valid driver license.
Option 4: Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 12. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $32.35 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are as follows:
Step 1: $32.35 per hour / $67,288 annual / At Hire
Step 2: $34.18 per hour / $71,094 annual / 6 Months
Step 3: $36.01 per hour / $74,901 annual / 18 Months
Step 4: $38.00 per hour / $79,040 annual / 30 Months
Step 5: $40.11 per hour / $83,429 annual / 42 Months
Step 6: $42.30 per hour / $87,984 annual / 54 Months
Step 7: $44.03 per hour / $91,582 annual / 66 Months
Step 8: $46.09 per hour / $95,867 annual / 78 Months
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What You Will Do As a Civil Rights Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that the organization adheres to federal and state civil rights laws, and you will be responsible for overseeing civil rights compliance efforts across all 88 counties in the state.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to federal and state civil rights laws such as Title VI, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504.
Regularly conduct internal audits, prepare compliance reports, and assist in developing training materials to educate staff.
Collaborate with county-level partners to review policies, provide technical assistance, and support the implementation of equitable practices.
Conduct on-site and desk compliance audits and deliver training sessions (requires some travel throughout the state).
Assist in resolving issues, investigations, and gathering necessary information to produce final reports with findings.
Potential Challenges Staying current with changes in federal and state civil rights laws, and ensuring timely updates to policies and training materials.
Notice This position will be headquartered in Franklin County, James Rhodes Tower, 30 E. Broad Street, 30th Floor, Columbus, Ohio.
Schedule Full-time.
Hours Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Travel Some travel within the state of Ohio.
This position (PN: 20048588) is exempt from the bargaining unit and is overtime eligible.
Ideal Candidate Requirements Option 1: Completion of Undergraduate core coursework in personnel management, business or public administration to include coursework in personnel management principles and 12 months training or 12 months experience in interviewing and 12 months training or 12 months experience in EEO & affirmative action regulations & procedures and 12 months training or 12 months experience in employee training & development valid driver license.
Option 2: 12 months experience as EEO Officer, 69133.
Option 3: 30 months training or 30 months experience in conducting EEO & affirmative action investigative & compliance activities and valid driver license.
Option 4: Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 12. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $32.35 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are as follows:
Step 1: $32.35 per hour / $67,288 annual / At Hire
Step 2: $34.18 per hour / $71,094 annual / 6 Months
Step 3: $36.01 per hour / $74,901 annual / 18 Months
Step 4: $38.00 per hour / $79,040 annual / 30 Months
Step 5: $40.11 per hour / $83,429 annual / 42 Months
Step 6: $42.30 per hour / $87,984 annual / 54 Months
Step 7: $44.03 per hour / $91,582 annual / 66 Months
Step 8: $46.09 per hour / $95,867 annual / 78 Months
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