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Civil Rights & Language Access Specialist

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Civil Rights & Language Access Specialist

Salary

$57,311.00 - $80,021.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

092301413050CRIO11186JT2

Department

Human Rights Dept

Division

Civil Rights, Inclusion,

Opening Date

09/30/2025

Closing Date

10/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

0500

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Description

The purpose of this class is to plan, coordinate and facilitate activities related to the enforcement of prevailing laws and City Executive Orders that establish policy against discrimination and harassment, and violence in the workplace.

Examples of Duties

1. Researches and performs detailed investigations of allegations of violations of City ordinances and policies regarding discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.

2. Prepares statements of departments’ positions on specific issues.

3. Provides relevant information in grievance and arbitration hearings.

4. Arranges the time, date, location and attendance of relevant parties at conferences and hearings.

5. Counsels and advises employees on policies, procedures and workplace concerns.

6. Liaisons among employees and service providers in the provision of employee assistance services.

7. Supervises clerical and technical support staff.

8. Ensures timely responses to allegations of policy violations.

9. Confers with, advises and provides recommendations to agency managers and supervisors to help ensure correction of policy violations and City-wide compliance with applicable workplace laws and policies.

10. Receives and investigates citizen complaints relative to civil rights and Americans with disabilities, and coordinates compliance with various City departments and civil rights agencies.

11. Performs community outreach and education functions relative to the elimination of discriminatory practices within the City of Detroit.

12. Works on special projects individually or as a team leader or member.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in human resources, employee relations, public administration, business management, business administration or a related field. Advanced training or continuing education in human resources management or labor laws and practices preferred.

Three (3) years of experience facilitating and/or providing technical support in the management of human resources and/or labor relations services in multiple functional areas including, but not limited to, work place violence and discrimination and harassment or in the adjudication of legal matters related to the provision of those services.

Preferred:

Spanish speaking

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 12/13/2023

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

02

How many years of experience do you have researching and performing detailed investigations of allegations of violations of City ordinances and policies regarding discrimination, harassment and workplace violence?

+ None

+ 1 year

+ 2-3 years

+ 4 years plus

Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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