King County Metro is in search of an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer. The EEO Officer is responsible for directing and overseeing comprehensive agency-wide federally-mandated to ensure compliance with the Federal Transportation Administration’s regulations. EEO Officer reports directly to the General Manager with a dotted reporting line to the Assistant General Manager for Equity & Impact. EEO Officer responsible for EEO Program management and oversight reflects the agency’s EEO commitment. In this role, the EEO Officer will set strategic direction and agency-wide process outcomes for EEO compliance. Collaborating with Metro’s Divisions, the EEO Officer advises, coordinates, develops, manages standard complaint and compliance process/practices consistent with federal requirements.
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As the Metro designee responsible for carrying out the EEO Program, you will:
- Ensure Metro’s compliance with the Federal Transportation Administration’s EEO compliance regulations, including setting goals and writing biennial reports. Serve as Metro’s expert on EEO compliance, including advising management and other leaders on proactive compliance strategies, identifying state and national trends and best practices, and advising on ensuring equity and inclusion is infused into compliance.
- Oversee the resolution of reports of protected class discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation, including informal resolution and formal investigation processes; serves as the final decision maker for formal investigations.
- Supervise members of the EEO Compliance Office.
- Other duties as assigned
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Degree in human resources, education, sociology, public administration, social justice, or related field AND five to eight years of progressively responsible, related experience in advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging in a complex organization, or equivalent (JD, MBA, M.Ed, etc.)
- Clear evidence of managing the investigatory process and corresponding reports
- Professional experience in conducting and leading investigations
- Knowledge of laws, programs, and practices related to Civil Rights (EEO, AA, ADA, anti-discrimination, etc.)
- Evidence that training has been completed and documentable in one or more key aspects of Civil Rights: EEO, AA, ADA, and/or anti-discrimination
- Familiarity with human resources techniques and principles
- Knowledge of policy development and analysis
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL COURAGE
- Knowledge of how to build relationships and treat all employees and customers equitably, with respect and dignity, as well as solve problems for the good of all
- Ability to build rapport and is easy to approach and talk to.
- Exhibit composure and practice attentive and active listening.
- Experience working with federal, state, and/or local regulatory agencies
STRATEGIC AND OPERATING COMPETENCIES
- Ability to make complex decisions in a timely manner and to deal with concepts and complexity comfortably, in a capable and agile manner.
- Skilled in using rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with King County values.
- An ability to communicate well, in both oral and written communications
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
An online employment application and answers to the supplemental questions are required. A cover letter and resume (or CV) is also required and will be considered in the selection process. Your completed application must show all jobs in the last 10 years if you have 10 years of employment.
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and may be tested in written communication skills.
Work Schedule
This position is not subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not eligible for overtime pay if scheduled.
Union Representation
This position is not represented by a union
Work Location
The primary location of this position is in the King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA)
Temporary Telecommuting Requirement
Some of the work associated with this position will be performed remotely, at least through July 5, 2021 in compliance with King County’s telecommuting mandate. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer.
To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Aimee Higbee, ahigbee@kingcounty.gov
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Guided by our “True North“, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles–we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
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