Equal Employment Opportunity Access Officer

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Equal Employment Opportunity Access Officer

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACCESS OFFICER
(Human Resources Deputy Director)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Human Resources Deputy Director positions.
The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume by
Monday, May 4, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this position, please submit your detailed professional resume along with any relevant bachelor's or master's degrees and certifications that pertain to the role.

(Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.)

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
The mission of the County Executive Office, Human Resource Services (HRS) is to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled and competent work force so that County agencies/departments can provide outstanding services to their customers. HRS Deputy D irectors provide strategic leadership and oversight for the following five divisions: Employee Benefits, Central Human Resource (HR) Services, Employee and Labor Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, and HR Operations and Satellite Teams.

Equal Employment Access Program
In 1972, the Orange County Board of Supervisors established an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Access Program to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or sex. These categories comprise the protected groups under state and federal law. The program is responsible for implementing specific activities to ensure that an organization’s employment practices are non-discriminatory and that artificial or arbitrary barriers to employment are removed.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the EEO Access Officer provides strategic leadership and oversight for the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Access Program, ensuring full compliance with federal and state civil rights laws while advancing a fair, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace culture. This role sets countywide EEO policy direction, oversees complex discrimination and harassment matters, ensures consistent implementation of EEO practices across departments, and serves as the County’s chief liaison to regulatory agencies on all EEO-related issues.

Responsibilities of the EEO Access Officer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, implement, and oversee countywide EEO policies, programs, and long-range strategies to ensure compliance with Title VII, Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), American Disabilities Act (ADA), and related regulations
• Provide executive-level guidance to department heads, HR leadership, and County executives on complex EEO, civil rights, and disability-related matters
• Direct and evaluate the work of EEO Program Managers and staff, ensuring consistent application of EEO policies and investigative standards across the organization
• Oversee the County’s response to high-risk or high-profile Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Civil Rights Department (CRD), and other regulatory agency complaints, including coordinating legal strategy with County Counsel
• Establish standards and protocols for investigations, complaint resolution, and reasonable accommodation processes, ensuring legal sufficiency and organizational consistency
• Lead countywide compliance reporting, including preparation and certification of mandated federal and state EEO reports, workforce analyses, and audit responses
• Serve as the County’s primary liaison to federal and state civil rights agencies, representing the County in audits, negotiations, and compliance reviews
• Provide strategic oversight for EEO-related litigation support, including coordinating document production, advising on case strategy, and serving as a subject matter expert when required
• Lead initiatives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across County operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and legal requirements
  
  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess at least five (5) years of full-time experience in equal employment relations, labor relations and investigations.
The ideal candidate will also possess a bachelor's degree or higher in business management/administration, public administration, human resources, or legal studies.
Professional certifications, such as Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) certification, Society for Human Resource Management certifications (SHRM-CP and/or SHRM-SCP) certifications are preferred but not required. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is preferred but not required.

The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following key competencies:

• Interpreting federal and state EEO laws, regulations, and policies to guide compliant decision-making and organizational practices
  
• Managing EEO complaints, case files, timelines, and case-management systems to ensure accurate documentation and timely resolution
  
• Analyzing workforce data and preparing clear, well-structured reports, presentations, and correspondence for executives and regulatory agencies
  
• Developing and delivering EEO training programs for employees and managers to strengthen awareness, compliance, and prevention efforts
  
• Communicating effectively in both oral and written formats to convey complex EEO concepts, findings, and recommendations to diverse audiences
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for details on the Human Resources Deputy Director classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.

NOTE : Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Resumes and cover letters will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidate will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Chisom Okafor at [email protected] or (714)-834-7312.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information.
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 5/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$154,752.00 - $214,302.40 Annually