Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Apply NowCompany: State of Pennsylvania
Location: Dauphin, PA 17018
Description:
Salary: $112,450.00 - $167,179.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2025-22139
Department: Executive Offices
Division: EX OA Equal Empmt Optnty Off
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 05275
Position Number: 50598625
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST12
Bureau / Division Code: 00811080
Bureau / Division: Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Worksite Address: 613 North Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Ann Korb
Contact Email: akorb@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is looking for a Director for the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office to lead our state's EEO organization into the future! This is a unique opportunity for a bold and strategic thinker to modernize the Commonwealth's EEO processes. This is your opportunity to make positive changes at the highest level, as you will serve as an executive advisor to the Secretary of Administration and other senior executives on EEO matters and initiatives. If you are a leader who understands the importance of change and strategic focus involved in influencing EEO initiatives, we want to talk to you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an employer, the Commonwealth is committed to having a diverse workforce that reflects the citizens it serves. We strive to maintain a workplace where all employees and applicants for employment receive equal opportunities in all aspects of employment.
As the EEO Director, you will lead the statewide EEO Office, where you will ensure that EEO programs align with organizational goals, best practices, and legal requirements. You will ensure equal opportunities for applicants and employees, establish and ensure continued participation and understanding of programs to prevent discriminatory practices in all Commonwealth agencies, and develop and maintain enterprise EEO policies.
Key Responsibilities:
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
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Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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How much full-time professional experience do you possess in an equal employment opportunity program?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional supervisory or administrative experience in an equal employment opportunity program?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many semester credits of graduate coursework have you completed in public, business, hospital or personnel administration, industrial relations, industrial engineering, psychology, sociology, social work, human development, guidance and counseling, or vocational counseling?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
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Additional Requirement- Do you possess coursework in any of the following? (Select all that apply.)If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
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Additional Requirement- Do you have experience in any of the following? (Select all that apply.)
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Additional Requirement- Do you have investigative experience and oversight?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Additional Requirement- Do you have professional work experience handling confidential and sensitive personnel or personal data?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Preferred Criteria- Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree?
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Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience accessing data and conducting EEO analysis?
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Preferred Criteria- Do you have leadership skills and experience in building strong partnerships, both internally and externally, including with culturally and ethnically diverse populations?
Required Question
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2025-22139
Department: Executive Offices
Division: EX OA Equal Empmt Optnty Off
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 05275
Position Number: 50598625
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST12
Bureau / Division Code: 00811080
Bureau / Division: Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Worksite Address: 613 North Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Ann Korb
Contact Email: akorb@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is looking for a Director for the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office to lead our state's EEO organization into the future! This is a unique opportunity for a bold and strategic thinker to modernize the Commonwealth's EEO processes. This is your opportunity to make positive changes at the highest level, as you will serve as an executive advisor to the Secretary of Administration and other senior executives on EEO matters and initiatives. If you are a leader who understands the importance of change and strategic focus involved in influencing EEO initiatives, we want to talk to you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an employer, the Commonwealth is committed to having a diverse workforce that reflects the citizens it serves. We strive to maintain a workplace where all employees and applicants for employment receive equal opportunities in all aspects of employment.
As the EEO Director, you will lead the statewide EEO Office, where you will ensure that EEO programs align with organizational goals, best practices, and legal requirements. You will ensure equal opportunities for applicants and employees, establish and ensure continued participation and understanding of programs to prevent discriminatory practices in all Commonwealth agencies, and develop and maintain enterprise EEO policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and provide strategic direction for the Commonwealth's EEO program, ensuring it is integrated across all agencies and aligned with enterprise-wide goals.
- Develop, implement, and manage the Commonwealth's EEO policies, programs, trainings, and initiatives to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and other relevant regulations.
- Establish and maintain a program to prevent discriminatory practices in Commonwealth agencies.
- Oversee the Commonwealth's enterprise EEO investigations process and ensure internal EEO investigations are initiated and completed, where required, in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
- Oversee the Commonwealth's enterprise disability accommodation and religious accommodation processes.
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure fair and lawful hiring, retention, and promotion practices within the Commonwealth's workforce.
- Provide enterprise-wide strategic leadership and oversight, and moreover, ensure the legality of policies and procedures.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Seven years of professional experience in equal employment opportunity program that includes two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity, and a bachelor's degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity in an equal employment opportunity program.
Additional Requirements:
- You must have successfully completed coursework in legal studies, human resources, business administration, public administration, or public policy.
- You must have experience in equal opportunity, employee relations, law/legal field, law enforcement, social science, or a related field.
- You must have investigative experience and oversight.
- You must have professional work experience with handling confidential and sensitive personnel or personal data.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Demonstrated experience accessing data and conducting EEO analysis
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in building strong partnerships, both internally and externally, including with culturally and ethnically diverse populations
How to Apply:
- You must attach a resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short !
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
How much full-time professional experience do you possess in an equal employment opportunity program?
- 7 or more years
- 6 but less than 7 years
- 5 but less than 6 years
- 4 but less than 5 years
- 3 but less than 4 years
- 2 but less than 3 years
- Less than 2 years
- None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional supervisory or administrative experience in an equal employment opportunity program?
- Yes
- No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How many semester credits of graduate coursework have you completed in public, business, hospital or personnel administration, industrial relations, industrial engineering, psychology, sociology, social work, human development, guidance and counseling, or vocational counseling?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
- 60 credits or more
- 30 but less than 60 credits
- Less than 30 credits
- None
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Additional Requirement- Do you possess coursework in any of the following? (Select all that apply.)If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
- Legal Studies
- Human Resources
- Business Administration
- Public Admnistration
- Public Policy
- None of the above
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Additional Requirement- Do you have experience in any of the following? (Select all that apply.)
- Equal Opportunity
- Employee Relations
- Law/Legal Field
- Law Enforcement
- Social Science
- Related Field
- None of the above
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
09
Additional Requirement- Do you have investigative experience and oversight?
- Yes
- No
10
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
11
Additional Requirement- Do you have professional work experience handling confidential and sensitive personnel or personal data?
- Yes
- No
12
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
13
Preferred Criteria- Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree?
- Yes
- No
14
Preferred Criteria- Do you have experience accessing data and conducting EEO analysis?
- Yes
- No
15
Preferred Criteria- Do you have leadership skills and experience in building strong partnerships, both internally and externally, including with culturally and ethnically diverse populations?
- Yes
- No
Required Question