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Job Description of IDES’ EO Officer

Chapter: 10 Section: 2.6
Effective Date: 2/15/2019
Expiration Date: Continuing
Published Date: 9/9/2020 10:51:11 AM
Status: Current
Version: 2

Tags: Disability, EO, Equal Employment Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, NDP, NDP

  1. The following is taken directly from the EO Officer’s official job description. Pursuant to 56 Ill. Administrative Code this position serves as the EO Officer and shall report directly to the Agency’s Chief Executive Officer and shall be on the Chief Executive Officer’s staff. And in accordance with federal regulation 29 CFR 38.31, this position also serves as the EO Officer, a senior-level employee and shall report on equal opportunity matters directly to the SESA (State Employment Security Administrator); that is responsible for Agency EO related compliance. Subject to administrative approval plans, develops, organizes, controls, and evaluates the operation of the Equal Opportunity (EO) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EO) programs for the Department of Employment Security; serves as the Department’s EO Officer, Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Liaison and 504/ADA (American with Disabilities Act) Coordinator; recommends, formulates and executes EO, Rehabilitation and ADA policies for the Department.”
  2. IDES’ EO Officer’s job description further states:
    1. “As a policy formulating manager, establishes, develops, and evaluates the EO/Affirmative Action Program for the Department of Employment Security to assure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the hiring, treatment, advancement, and development of the employees of the Department of Employment Security as well as the delivery of services to clients. Recommends and formulates the EO, Rehabilitation and ADA policy of the Agency for approval by the Director in accordance with Federal and State equal employment, rehabilitation and ADA laws, regulation and policy. Provides technical assistance to management on the analysis and interpretation of Federal Civil Rights and Rehabilitation legislation, regulations, policies and programs affecting the divisional programs of service delivery operations. Provides training to inform managers and staff of the role and responsibility of EO through seminars, workshops and orientation sessions. Directs and coordinates the development of the annual Business Enterprise Program for Minorities and Females (BEP) Compliance Plan for the agency for submission to the Illinois Department of Central Management Services; monitors compliance. Consults with community and civic organizations, deliver speeches, representing the Agency in conference and seminars to explain departmental policy and promote support for program objectives.”
    2. “Through subordinate managerial staff plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the activities  of staff. Prepares and signs performance evaluations comparing results attained with established goals and objectives; hears first level grievances and implements disciplinary action. Provides direction and leadership to subordinates, professional and supportive staff engaged in the implementation and monitoring of mandated compliance programs and functions affecting the assurances of equal employment opportunity internally and the nondiscriminatory rendering of services. Selects and evaluates staff, initiating and recommending appropriate merit or disciplinary action.”
    3. “Prepares, develops and administers the Division budget plan. Institutes policy for the application of allocated resources based upon Office of the Budget formula. Analyzes budget monitoring reports and executes actions necessary to accommodate allocation of human resources. Directs the development of staffing and organizational plans and changes.”
    4. “Directs the development of a complaint system for receiving and investigating charges of discrimination filed by Agency clientele under Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. Institutes corrective action to eliminate discriminatory practices in the servicing of clients and/or applicants. Advises managers and supervisors if employment and operational practices are in compliance with laws, rules and regulations. Represents the Agency in investigations and settlement negotiations in which the Department is named defendant in complaints of discrimination filed with the EOC, IDHR and the CRC. Directs and coordinates the preparation of documentation in support of the Agency’s position in response to allegations. As requested, directs agency staff in taking appropriate action to correct discriminatory practices identified by the department and reports back on the progress of actions taken. Formulates, establishes, oversees, and modifies, as necessary, an alternative dispute resolution process.”
    5. “Directs the ongoing review and evaluation of UI/ES (Unemployment Insurance/Employment Service) operations and other programs in accordance with 29 CFR Part 38, ensuring the collection and maintenance of records consistent with the requirements of regulation to determine compliance with the nondiscrimination/equal opportunity provisions relating to programs and services.”

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