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EEO & Outreach Director

State Of Maryland


Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 75475 - 117737
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The MarylandState Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS) administers benefits for over397000 members including active employees retirees and vested participantsacross 12 retirement systemssupporting the financial security of Marylandspublic servants. Located in Baltimores Central Business District MSRPS offersa purpose-driven workplace with modern amenities including panoramic city andharbor views renovated common areas upgraded elevators and an on-site café.

Employees enjoycomprehensive state benefits including; medical dental prescription coveragegenerous paid leave participation in the state pension system andsupplemental retirement savings options (401(k) 457(b) and more). Additionalperks include an on-site fitness center with showers and lockers 24/7 buildingsecurity and easy access to restaurants shops public transit and majorhighways.

If youreseeking a career with impact stability and a supportive environment exploreopportunities with MSRPS.

GRADE
Grade 18
LOCATION OF POSITION

120 EastBaltimore Street

BaltimoreMaryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job
The Equal Employment Opportunity and Outreach Director is a highly skilled non-managerial position responsible for the establishment and oversight of the agencys EEO program and outreach for talent and business community relations for the enrichment of the agencys workforce and procurement process. This position participates in the development implementation and execution of the agencys EEO and Outreach policies programs plans and position works closely with and supports the Executive Director Chief Investments Officer and HR staff to ensure alignment with the Agencys mission statement through community network and outreach training and the administration of EEO policies and procedures in accordance with State and Federal EEO position requires a highly motivated individual with strong customer service skills and executive vision. The position will focus on identifying opportunities for workforce development including assisting with strategies to recruit and retain workforce talent that is diverse and free from bias. This position will be responsible for investigating and tracking all discrimination and harassment complaints while assisting with all American with Disabilities Act (ADA) request. This position will also conduct and track mandatory sexual harassment prevention training for all a communication channel engaging and consulting with the wider Maryland government community organizations and other relevant bodies for the benefit of the agencys community outreach.
POSITION DUTIES

This position duties will include but not be limited to thefollowing:

Implement and manage a governanceprogram including development of appropriate standards policies and processesfor the implementation and management of the program.

Develop and deliver training programs toeducate employees on concepts and best practices that cultivate a workenvironment that fosters complimentary thought inclusive action and teambuilding.

Investigates complaints ofdiscrimination and workplace harassment.

Consult and update agency executivemanagement and/or agency Fair Practices Officer when appropriate.

Draw conclusions based on factualevidence.

Compose determination report to beissued to the Executive Director for review and consideration. Retainsupporting documentation including litigation hold requests to IT on filesand communication of involved parties when appropriate.

Report on claims and determinationsyearly.

Attend EEO-related training to stay upto date with laws regulations procedures and best practices.

To ensure that disciplinary actionsarising from Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) matters are fair consistentlegally compliant and aligned with organizational policy the EEO Officer andEmployee Relations (ER) Manager must engage in timely consultation prior tofinal disciplinary recommendations. Drafts formal closeout memos to be issuedto Complainant for all complaints received.

Understanding and applying provisionsof federal State and local laws and regulations pertaining to EEO relatedlaws regulations programs policies & procedures relevant to the SPMS andprograms.

Reviews HR related Workday transactionsto ensure EEO compliance and avoid unintended biases including disciplinaryactions.

Collaborate with senior leadership tohelp integrate programs that foster integrated missions that identifyopportunities for cross-training and succession planning.

Engage staff to identify and leverageopportunities that enhance employee development and overall workplaceexperience.

Design Plan Develop Update andAdminister training programs curriculum and materials on the ADA process andSexual Harassment Prevention Training.

Prepare ADA interactive processdocuments reports and memorandum. Tracks and updates all ADA cases. TheEmployee Relations Manager will serve as the secondary point of contact for anyADA cases that pose a conflict of interest or to assist with caseload.

Ensure that a system has beenestablished to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the units overallequal employment opportunity effort.

Prepares and submits the annual EEOreport.

Manages special projects directed by theExecutive Director and Chief Investment Officer and maintains confidentialityof sensitive personnel information.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules regulations policy procedures and processes or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplementalquestionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your applicationto receive credit

Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

years of experience in EEO compliance.
years of hands-on experienceconducting workplace investigations involving discrimination harassment andretaliation.
withfederal and state EEO laws (Title VII ADA ADEA FMLA intersection etc.)
ofWorkplace investigation best practices and anti-discrimination and anti-harassmentpolicies.
5. Certified EEOProfessional (EEOP) Certified EEO Investigator or SHRM certification.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information onyour application to show that you meet the minimum for this recruitment. All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not considerinformation submitted after this date.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best QualifiedBetter Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list forat least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to selectemployees.

For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of theequivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluationservice must accompany the application.

Due to the confidential nature of the work selectedcandidates must undergo and pass a background check.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position

You may be asked to complete a supplemental supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating it is important that you provide complete and accurate informationon your application.

BENEFITS

STATEOF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an employee of the State ofMaryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including healthinsurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.

Personal Leave - new State employees areawarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).

Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulatedannual leave per year.

Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulatedsick leave per year.

Holidays - State employees also celebrate atleast thirteen (13) holidays per year.

Pension - State employees earn credit towards aretirement pension.

Positions is eligible for teleworking.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The onlineapplication process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply onlineyou may maila paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:

Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems

Human Resources Section

120 E. Baltimore Street

Baltimore MD 21202

Email: Shanera Johnson

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitmentmay be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the Statesdiversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates areencouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to ourcountry.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of theequivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluationservice must be provided prior to hire.


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