Description
The ideal candidate is passionate about ensuring equity in the workplace and is an excellent communicator. A strong understanding of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to employment discrimination and equal opportunity is preferred.
The Equal Opportunity Office is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented consultant to join our team! The Equal Opportunity Office ensures that employees and customers are provided equal opportunities and equal access to programs and services, while supporting the agency in meeting its vision of a diverse, high-performing workplace that is respectful, inclusive, and representative of our coworkers and customers.
The salary listed for this job includes the Legislative approved three percent general wage increase for state employees effective as of July 1, 2025.
Duties
As an Equal Opportunity Consultant, you’ll help process discrimination complaints from intake through investigation, maintain detailed logs and records, and draft interview questions and reports. You’ll assist with compliance monitoring of state workforce programs, review documentation, track issues, and help prepare on-site review findings. You’ll also advise managers on equal opportunity (EO) policies, coordinate training sessions, and stay current on nondiscrimination rules.
Some of what you will do:
- Receive discrimination complaints by employees against the agency, log complaints, schedule investigation meetings, draft interview questions and reports, participate in interviews and take notes, maintain electronic and paper records. Travel statewide to participate in investigations.
- Gather information and assist with responding to discrimination complaints filed with external enforcement agencies, on behalf of the State-Level EO Officer.
- Consult with and advise managers on equal opportunity processes and procedures.
- Stay current on and maintain good understanding of nondiscrimination and Human Resource policies and procedures.
- Provide EO and nondiscrimination technical assistance and training assistance for ESD managers, supervisors and staff.
Qualifications
Required:
Four years of the required experience below.
AND
One (1) year of Equal Opportunity; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and/or Human Resources experience.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree with focus on civil rights, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field.
AND
One (1) year of Equal Opportunity; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and/or Human Resources experience.
Experience includes:
- Ability to write effectively; composing professional emails, letters, investigation documents, and reports with clarity, accuracy, and appropriate tone.
- Ability to thoroughly review files and documents for monitoring and investigations; skilled in accurately logging and tracking sensitive information and producing precise reports.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate interpersonally to engage effectively with customers, partners, employees, and managers on sensitive and confidential matters.
- Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite; proficient in Microsoft Word for document creation, Excel for data management and analysis, and Outlook for email communication and calendar coordination.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
- Experience conducting workplace investigations.
- Experience providing training to adult learners.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) & Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check.
- Must be able to travel to assist with investigations. On average, travel is expected once monthly and may include overnight stays when necessary.
Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.
Additionally, we ask that you not include photographs or external links within your documents. Any documents uploaded through this platform will be securely transmitted electronically to support application review.Please submit a Letter of Interest* and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
- In your letter of interest, please describe your interest in this position and how you meet the qualifications of the position. Because writing effectively and professionally is a core competency for this position, we will use your letter of interest as a way to assess your writing skills.
Supplemental Information
Opportunity for All
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Katie Swanson (360-742-8208) or the Talent Acquisition Team, or Washington Relay Service 711. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact [email protected] or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.
