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MDH/Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (OEOP), Equal Access Compliance Unit (EACU), Baltimore, Maryland

The main purpose of this position is to monitor and assess continuing compliance of facilities and/or programs under Maryland Department of Health's (MDH) jurisdiction that are recipients and/or sub-recipients of federal funding and/or required to adhere to applicable State and Federal civil rights regulations, including, but not limited to: (1) Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; (2) Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the (3) Hill-Burton Act, (4) Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Titles I and II of the Americans with Disability Amendment Act, and Title 20 of State Government Article. This position will serve as an investigator of discrimination and fair practices complaints by: conducting compliance reviews; educating stakeholders in the obligations shared by the facility and MDH in the regulatory process; and by providing technical assistance on applicable regulations. This position may also serve as public information specialist and assists the Director of Equal Opportunity Programs and the Manager of the Equal Compliance Unit with other Federal, State and interdepartmental compliance activities relating to entities under MDH's authority.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

The selected candidate for this recruitment must possess at least one (1) year of experience in each of the following:

• conducting investigations (preferably EEO investigations)

AND

• working with Title VI and/or Limited English Proficiency (LEP) related work (specifically training, monitoring, and tracking)

NOTE:  When substituting graduate level education, if you have completed 90+ graduate semester credit hours from an accredited college or university, you will only be required to meet one of the above selective qualifications.  If you have completed 120+ graduate semester credit hours from an accredited college or university, your education will substitute for both the minimum qualifications AND the selective qualifications.

The preferred candidate for this recruitment should have experience in the following:

• working knowledge and/or training in Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act, LEP guidelines, and other State and Federal civil rights laws
• experience conducting EEO investigations, drafting investigative summaries and position statements, performing EEO data collection and analysis, analyzing request for reasonable accommodations, conducting training and providing technical assistance

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5:00 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.