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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-03-1996 - VIII-C " � 1 Orange County Board of Commissioners Action Agenda Item Abstract Meeting Date: June 3, 1996 Action Agenda _ Item#,—V=— . Subject: Classification Plan Amendment- Human Rights and Relations Director Department: Personnel Public Hearing: _Yes X No Attachment(s): Information Contact: Human Rights and Relations Director Elaine Holmes, Personnel Director Class Specification Extension 2550 Telephone Numbers: Hillsborough- 732-8181 Durham- 688-7331 Mebane -227-2031 Chapel Hill -967-9251/968-4501 Purpose: To consider amending the Orange County Classification and Pay Plan to change the class title and salary grade of the Director- Commission for Women at salary grade 70 to Human Rights and Relations Director at salary grade 74. Background: The June 1994 adoption of the Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance has resulted in significant changes in the function of the Human Rights and Relations Department(formerly the Commission for Women). This department now is responsible for the communication, administration, and enforcement of the Civil Rights Ordinance. Among other things, a Civil Rights Specialist position was added to the department in November 1994 to investigate civil rights complaints under the Ordinance. In 1994 the Director- Commission for Women Lucy Lewis was assigned responsibility for implementation and on-going management of the Human Rights and Relations program and supervision of the department. As part of that reassignment, it had been planned to complete a classification review of Ms. Lewis'position at the point in time those new duties and responsibilities had been assumed and the function developed. That has occurred and, as planned, Personnel has initiated and completed a classification review of the position. The additional responsibility for overseeing the administration of the Civil Rights Ordinance and related human rights programs has increased the level of responsibility and scope of work performed by the Director. In recognition of the changes in the Director's responsibility, it is recommended that: The class title be changed from Director- Commission for Women -to.*Human R4ghts�-and.Relations.Dirzctor.xo.reflect the current duties of the position as department head for the Human Rights and Relations Department. Salary grade assigned to the position be changed from salary grade 70 to salary grade 74. This salary grade is recommended based on the responsibility assigned and comparison with other department head positions. It also is consistent with available labor market salary information for comparable positions. The attached class specification has been updated to reflect the changes in duties assigned to the position. Upon approval of the recommended change, the position of Director- Commission for Women at salary grade 70 will be reclassified to Human Rights and Relations Director at salary grade 74. Funds to implement the classification and pay change are available within the 1995-96 budget. Recommendation: The Manager recommends the Board amend the Classification and Pay Plan by changing the class title and salary grade of the Director- Commission for Women at salary grade 70 to Human Rights and Relations Director at salary grade 74. Attachment 3 c6120- 5/96 Human Rights and Relations Director GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs complex professional work and intermediate administrative work in directing the work of the Human Rights and Relations Department; does related work as required. Work is performed°under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over department personnel. TYPICAL TASKS: Plans, organizes and directs human rights and relations program; Monitors, evaluates, and prepares necessary updates in Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance; Develops and implements worksharing agreements with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Housing and Urban Development; Supervises the intake, investigation and resolution of discrimination complaints; Reviews and approves the final investigative report of each discrimination complaint and any settlement agreement; Develops community presentations, education materials and workshops; Conducts goal setting with the Orange County Commission for Women and the Orange County Human Relations Commission; Coordinates activities of the Orange County Commission for Women and Human Relations Commission and ensures the recruitment, orientation, and leadership development of Commission members; Promotes good working relationships with community groups, business community and public and non-profit agencies; Prepares agenda for monthly meetings of the Orange County Commission for Women and Human Relations Commission, presents issues for board consideration and provides technical assistance; Prepares and manages the department budget; Supervises staff, evaluates work performance of employees. Performs related tasks as required. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of civil rights, particularly federal and state laws and procedures prohibiting discrimination; thorough knowledge of women's issues; ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others; ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, state and federal officials, subordinates, associates and the general public. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social sciences, public administration, labor relations or related field and at least four years experience working with human rights programs, including at least two years experience in complaint investigation, conciliation and enforcement in areas related to fair housing and/or employment laws or related.