State Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator - Public Service Manager II Augusta , Maine , United States | Human Resources | Full-time | Partially remote Apply by: Feb. 5, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Opening Date: January 22, 2025 Closing Date: February 5, 2025 Job Class Code: MA30 Grade: 30 Salary: $71,843.20 - $101,587.20/Annually Position Number: 004900511 Make a difference in your career. As the State Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator, you will have the opportunity every day to make a positive and meaningful impact by providing critical direction to State agencies. In this role, your guidance and direction will ensure agency compliance with the Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Family and Medical Leave (FML), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)), and the Maine Human Rights Act. You will collaborate with Management and other HR Professionals to resolve employee complaints in these areas and may conduct or oversee investigations and/or management reviews. In addition to the competencies below, this position requires strong communication skills, ability to maintain effective working relationships, critical thinking ability, strong writing skills, and the ability to multi-task and travel statewide as necessary. While no two days are the same, on any typical day you will: + Work with HR Managers, HR Directors and State employees on Family Medical Leave matters, Americans with Disabilities accommodations and statewide reassignments as an accommodation; + Lead and/or support personnel investigations into complaints of discrimination or harassment (e.g. speak with witnesses and write investigation reports); and + Partner with a team of Compliance experts dedicated to making the State of Maine the Employer of Choice in Maine. Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence in the following areas: + Analytical Thinking - The ability to identify key issues in a problem or situation, examining interpersonal, personal, political and situational variables. + Creativity - The ability to recognize and make recommendations when there is a need for new/modified approaches. + Customer Focus - The ability to probe for the real, underlying needs of employee or manager seeking assistance and to match those to available options. + Effective Communications – The ability to negotiate solutions to problems or obstacles while maintaining positive relationships with others. + Integrity – The ability to choose actions in accordance with agency vision, even when in conflict with personal preference. + Results Oriented – The ability to anticipate personal and environmental obstacles to reaching objectives and plan contingent actions accordingly. + Sound Judgment – The ability to evaluate facts, analyze information, reach logical conclusions and make sound recommendations. + Supportive Coaching – The ability to share experiences to help others recognize what has worked well in the past and what can be improved. + Systems Thinking – The ability to form clear interpretations and understand the dynamics of a situation based upon many types and multiple sources of information. + Vision – The ability to promote a long-term, big-picture view of Maine State Government and its goals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + Experience in EEO Compliance (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Family and Medical Leave Act, or other comparable state or federal laws). + Experience in conducting internal personnel investigations. + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to work collaboratively with groups and in a leadership role. Preference will be given to those applicants with: + Experience working with a large employer in an human resources capacity and/or + A law degree (Juris Doctor). Benefits of working for the State of Maine: No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: + Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. + Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. + Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value). + Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) . Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.