Civil Rights Specialist

Full-time position available with the Civil Rights & Equal Opportunity Department, Economic Equality and Inclusion Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $27.25-$40.88/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 08, 2024


Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Senior Civil Rights Specialist(s) for the Economic Equity & Inclusion Division.
• Assists in evaluating applications from businesses seeking certification from the City as Minority-owned and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and other diversity supplier certification programs (SLBE, ACDBE, SBE).
• Assists in monitoring certified businesses for compliance with contract requirements and applicable municipal, state and federal laws.
• Applies analytical skills in the evaluation of application information and supporting documentation (e.g., tax returns, financial records) relating to the ownership, financial status and control of business enterprises to assess accuracy and completeness of applications.
• Contacts applicants to clarify information, obtains missing information and requests additional supporting documents.
• Conducts site visits to assist in auditing vendors' operations to verify business operations.
• Makes initial determinations of whether businesses meet certification eligibility requirements and prepares written assessments and application summaries recommending approval or denial by the EE&I Division Manager or the Department Director.
• Assists in conducting workshops to explain the application process and certification requirements.
• Participates in meeting with contractors and city personnel to explain M/W/DBE contract compliance and reporting requirements and penalties for non-compliance.
• Collaborates with Contract Compliance & Labor Standards staff regarding site visits of construction projects to monitor contract compliance with MBE/WBE requirements and other federal, state, and local requirements.
• Assists in conducting close-out audits, including Good Faith Effort reviews, to evaluate compliance with M/W/DBE programs.
• Uses Microsoft Excel to maintain records of work activities, application reviews and other assignments.
• Prepares detailed narrative and statistical work reports.
• Drafts correspondence and maintains contract related files.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 1 year of professional experience in contract or code review and compliance; government programs analysis; human relations; civil rights; personnel administration, investigations or grievances; or equal employment claims and investigations.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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