Salary : $48,963.20 – $62,420.80 Annually
Location : Orlando, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-474
Department: Executive Office-Mayor
Division: Office of Equity
Opening Date: 09/23/2023
Closing Date: 9/29/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
>> ONLY CITY EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION <<
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK:
Performs professional and administrative work conducting intakes of complaints of unlawful
discrimination in employment, residential housing, and public accommodations pursuant to
Chapter 57 of the Code of the City of Orlando, Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended,
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), as amended, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, as amended (ADAA), and other applicable federal, state, and local discrimination
laws. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for conducting the office intakes,
providing technical assistance and conducting education and outreach activities. Work is
performed under the general supervision of the Human Relations Manager and performance is
reviewed through discussions, internal and external audits, and other achieved results. Position
also requires participation in the Office of Human Relations activities during regular working
hours, some weekdays after 5:00 pm, some weekends, and/or holidays.
Examples of Duties
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of City, State and Federal Laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation.
Knowledge of the State Landlord and Tenant Act.
Knowledge of the EEOC and HUD policies and procedures.
Demonstrated skill in the application of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Superior organization and analytical skills necessary to interpret information from various sources.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey concepts, industry specific and general in nature.
Attention to detail a necessity.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a good listener and able to communicate effectively with people of all levels; demonstrated by establishing and maintaining a successful relationship with OHR staff, internal and external contacts, including City management, elected officials and business leaders.
Skilled in operating a personal computer and in Microsoft software products, primarily Word.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work independently
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for a prolong period of time.
Ability to work flexible hours (Weekdays after 5:00 p.m., weekends, and/or holidays).
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Human Resources/Personnel Administration, Public Administration or related field required, plus six (6) months experience working with Title VII or Title VIII cases required. One (1) year of intake experience may substitute for the required experience. Experience working with Title VII or Title VIII cases highly preferred; or an Associate’s degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines plus three (3) years of discrimination intake experience working with Title VII and Title VIII of the Federal Civil Rights Act required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Valid Florida Driver’s License required. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Participation in OHR activities during regular work hours, weekdays after 5:00 p.m., weekends and/or holidays required.
01
What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- Less than high school
- High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
- Technical school completed
- Some college (less than 60 semester credits)
- Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)
- Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)
- Master degree
- Doctorate degree
02
Do you have an Associate’s degree in Sociology, Human Resources/Personnel Administration or Public Administration?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a bachelor degree or higher in sociology, human resources / personnel administration, business or public administration?
- Yes
- No
04
How much investigative experience do you have working specifically with discrimination claims for Title VII & Title VIII Federal Civil Rights Act?Must include details in application
- None.
- Some but less than six months.
- Between six months and 1 year.
- Between 1 and 2 years.
- Between 2 and 3 years.
- Three or more years.
05
How much discrimination investigation intake experience do you have?Must include details in application
- None
- Between one and three years
- Between three and five years
- Between five and seven years
- More than seven years
06
How would you rate your skill / knowledge of the current versions of Microsoft Word and Excel?
- I am a BEGINNING user of the current versions of Word and Excel.
- I am an INTERMEDIATE user of the current versions of Word and Excel.
- I am an ADVANCED or EXPERT user of the current versions of Word and Excel.
- I have no significant knowledge of the current versions of Word and Excel.
Required Question