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Equal Opportunity Specialist

Salary

$55,199.64 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2026-06843

Department

JACKSONVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

Opening Date

11/14/2025

Closing Date

12/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission is actively seeking an Equal Opportunity Specialist.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee; you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical work in investigating, processing, and mediating employment and housing discrimination complaints and related work in investigating general acts of discrimination and promoting improved community relations. Work requires knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Employment and Housing Laws and the principles, methods, and techniques used in the investigation, administration, and reconciliation of discrimination complaints which are acquired through a combination of education and work experience. Contacts require skills in understanding people and the ability to influence action by others to ensure compliance and mediate complaints. Must be sensitive to others but must also be able to maintain neutrality when interacting with respondents and complainants. Work is subject to clearly defined policies and principles from federal regulations through local ordinances and the results of court proceedings; however, the employee must exercise judgment to determine how to resolve problems encountered. The employee is confronted with varying types of complaints and situations requiring comparison with previous cases which have similar characteristics and the exercise of independent judgment to make appropriate decisions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires some field visits when making investigations. Operates standard office machines such as typewriter, telephone, fax machine, tape recorder, personal computer and copier, and operates an automobile in the performance of duties. Work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures and the worker organizes his/her own work, and the work is reviewed through reports and conferences for the achievement of desired results.

Examples of Work

+ Conducts intake interviews and counseling sessions and makes referrals as appropriate.

+ Conduct investigations and fact-finding conferences.

+ Interviews with witnesses, charging party, and respondents.

+ Prepares correspondence, documents, notices, and reports.

+ Conducts seminars on current EEO laws and guidelines.

+ Mediates employment disputes.

+ Manages a case load and case files.

+ Testifies in hearings and legal proceedings.

+ Prepares reports and studies relating to community human relations.

+ Participate in community programs to promote improved communication between citizens, the City Government and the community at large.

+ Reports community areas of progress, new programs of opportunity, grievances and problems.

+ Conduct research and field studies and recommend and implement commission programs and activities to improve community human relations.

+ Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Core Competencies.

+ Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of human resource administration principles and practices with emphasis on general employment practices and procedures.

+ Knowledge of local, state and federal Equal Employment Opportunity laws, regulations and guidelines.

+ Knowledge of local, state and federal Fair Housing laws, regulations and guidelines.

+ Knowledge of Jacksonville Human Rights Commission policies, procedures, and regulations.

+ Knowledge of interviewing techniques, counseling techniques, and community resources.

+ Skill in conducting interviews and investigations.

+ Ability to mediate disputes.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

+ Ability to exercise judgment and to work independently.

+ Ability to communicate effectively.

+ Ability to plan, organize, and participate in community educational programs.

+ Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and make appropriate recommendations.

+ Ability to make presentations before groups of various sizes and composition.

+ Ability to read, understand, and apply various written documents to include laws, ordinances, regulations and guidelines.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

+ A five (5) year combination of education, training, and experience in human resource administration, equal employment, fair housing administration, affirmative action or a related field.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

+ A valid FL Class E Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.

+ City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification must qualify prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

+ The probationary period for this class is one (1) year.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net . A work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: https://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: [email protected]

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

+ Yes

+ No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $55,199.64. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

+ Yes

+ No

04

This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.

+ I have read and understand the above statement.

05

Do you have five (5) years combination of education, training, and experience in human resource administration, equal employment, fair housing administration, affirmative action or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

07

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

08

If you have experience in multiple areas, please specify the relevant fields or areas of expertise.

09

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

+ FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class E Driver License

+ GA Standard Driver's License

+ GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ License from another State.

+ Learner Permit

+ My license is currently invalid.

+ I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

10

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

+ C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

+ D or H - Employment Purposes

+ P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device

+ S or I – Other Restriction

+ Two or more of these restrictions.

+ I have an out of state license.

+ None of the above.

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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

14

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

+ Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

+ No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

+ I do not possess a valid driver's license.

15

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

+ Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

+ No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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Employer

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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