Civil Rights Trainer

Company	Washington County, OrSee more
Address	Hillsboro, OR
Form of work	Full-time
Salary	$40.75 - $52.00 an hour
Category	Real Estate

Job description

THE POSITION

This opportunity is a Job Share Opportunity, working 20 hours per week in a hybrid work setting. This position is limited-duration, 0.5 FTE, 2-year assignment funded by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act). This position is eligible for prorated benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

The Opportunity:
The Civil Rights Trainer position, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is a limited duration, two-year assignment. In this position you will design, conduct, and assess training programs related to employee and client Civil Rights. You will serve as a liaison, coach, and consultant conducting Civil Rights trainings for several County services, programs, and leadership bodies. The Civil Rights training topics include Title VI, Title VII, equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative action, accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and other statutory mandates and compliance programs. Furthermore, the Civil Rights Trainer will maintain accurate training records, including tracking mandated training participation and evaluation survey results.

A strong candidate will have prior knowledge of:

Federal and Oregon Civil Rights law implementation in government jurisdictions. These policies include Title VI, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or affirmative action.
Adult learning theories and principles. Curriculum development, administration, and delivery of accurate, effective, and interactive trainings.
Have a passion for and a demonstrated commitment to advancing Civil Rights, equity and access for historically overburdened and under-served communities.
Possess strong public speaking and communication skills to support negotiation, training, research, and policy development assignments.
Are adept at establishing and maintaining partnerships within local government and within the communities the County serves.
Have strong critical thinking and objectivity skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to center equity in planning, administration and evaluation of Civil Rights trainings.
Strong computer skills with competency in various software applications, including Qualtrics, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Suite, and Zoom.
Understanding and communicating complex information about discrimination law and procedures.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you're interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described above.

About Washington County, Oregon
Washington County provides excellent and cost-effective services that support healthy, peaceful, safe, and sustainable communities and encourage meaningful participation in community activities and county governance. The organization is supported by a $1.6 billion budget and is staffed by 2,230 full-time equivalent employees who are passionate about serving one of the most diverse counties in Oregon. More information about Washington County can be found at www.washingtoncountyor.gov.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

This position is classified as a Training and Development Analyst. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review the full information on this classification, please use the following link: Here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, training and development, organizational development, human resource management, or a related field AND two (2) years of professional experience working with groups and individuals as a trainer, educator, career development coach or consultant, or facilitator; OR
Associates degree in business or public administration, training and development, organizational development, human resource management, or a related field AND four (4) years of professional experience working with groups and individuals as a trainer, educator, career development coach or consultant, or facilitator; OR
Six (6) years of professional experience working with groups and individuals as a trainer, educator, career development coach or consultant, or facilitator.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree with coursework focused on Civil Rights, Employment/Labor and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); AND one (1) year of professional experience developing and implementing programs focused on EEO, Civil Rights/Compliance and ADA programs including leading organizational development efforts.
Prior knowledge and working experience specific Civil Rights, Title VI training and implementation in a government setting.
Experience developing and implementing training programs focused on EEO, Civil Rights/Compliance and ADA organizational development efforts.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Next Steps:

Apply today! Instead of submitting a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for minimum qualifications beginning the week after the posting closes.
Subject Matter Expert Review: Your responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews).
Phone Interviews: Top-scoring candidates may be invited to a Phone interview.
Panel Interview(s): Candidates selected to proceed will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
Reference Checks: The hiring manager will conduct reference checks and discuss a start date.
Offer of appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been.

Please Note: The Civil Rights Trainer position can be filled as a full-time position or job share position. “Job Share” is a form of employment where two (2) employees fulfill the responsibilities for a single position approved and budgeted as full-time. Each job sharer is required to work a total of twenty (20) hours per week for positions budgeted at forty (40) hours per week. Insurance benefit premiums (medical, dental, life and disability) will be paid 50% by the County and 50% by the employee, unless the employee elects not to be covered. Each job sharer will earn vacation and sick leave at one-half (1/2) the accrual rate of a full-time employee. Each job sharer will be paid for one-half (1/2) of each County-paid holiday. For more information, refer to Washington County’sJob Share Policy.

Please note:This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies in the same classification, or job family, that may become available within the next six-month period.
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment,
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail:Careers@washingtoncountyor.govat least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments.
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Questions (??'s) Regarding This Recruitment:

Laura Aranda, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Email:Laura_Aranda@washingtoncountyor.gov

Management, Administrative and Professional Personnel System (MAPPS) - FLSA exempt employees are paid on a salaried basis. The premise of salaried/exempt employment is that established compensation recognizes the time and effort needed to accomplish all assigned job duties. Job responsibilities may require work outside of the employee's standard work week or a work week in excess of 40 hours.