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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Operations

Middle Management Association (MMA)

**Bidders – Please note that you will be required to provide an updated resume to the hiring supervisor/manager for this position**

Date Posted:

11-12-2026

Date Closing:

11-18-2026

Posting Number:

112620

Job Classification:

Human Services Supervisor 3

Class Option:

None

Employment Condition:

Full Time

Insurance Eligibility:

Full Employer Contribution

Seniority Unit:

016 - DHS Central Office MMA

Work Location:

DHS CO Andersen

Supervisor:

Charity Hovre

Supervisor Email:

alexander.duren@state.mn.us

Recruiter:

Duren,Alex

Recruiter Email:

Alexander.Duren@state.mn.us

General Description of Duties:

***This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***
The Deputy Director of the Equal Opportunity and Access Division (EOAD) serves as the senior operational and programmatic leader responsible for the day-to-day management of the divisions workplace investigative functions, dispute resolution programs, and training initiatives in support of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (“AA/EEO”); a workplace free of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; workplace diversity and cultural responsiveness; and compliance with civil rights laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), and related federal and state laws requiring equitable access to both employment opportunities and human services assistance. 

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
•	Manages the Department of Human Services’ efforts in implementing equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity and inclusiveness in employment.
•	Manage the Equal Opportunity and Access Division’s operations so that DHS’ programs and policies support and reflect the agency’s implementation of equal opportunity and inclusiveness in employment and service delivery.
•	Direct the investigation of complaints of unlawful discrimination filed internally or externally (with the Minnesota Human Rights Department, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S. Office for Civil Rights) so that DHS employees and applicants for employment receive appropriate treatment regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability or religion.
•	Support the DHS Affirmative Action Officer in directing the development, administration, approval and monitoring of affirmative action plans and equal opportunity programs for DHS and the Merit Counties, so that the agency and counties are in compliance with State and Federal affirmative action, EEO and civil rights laws and regulations. 
•	Direct and oversee development, monitoring, and implementation of training and capacity building for investigators and agency hiring managers and supervisors as it pertains to complaint handling, prevention of workplace discrimination and harassment, conflict resolution, and equal access for employment at DHS.
**All DHS Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five (5) competency themes from the Enterprise-wide Leader Competency Model:
•	Leading Self
•	Leading Others
•	Leading the Organization
•	Leading Outside the Organization
•	Getting Work Done

Required Qualifications:

**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**
* Demonstrated leadership experience: Leadership experience can include:
Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
•	Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
•	A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:
•	1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
•	100+ hours per year time commitment
AND
Four (4) years of experience working on equal opportunity and access-related requirements (EEO/AA). 
Experience must also demonstrate:
•	Knowledge and understanding of EEO/AA laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to the Minnesota Human Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, civil rights requirements, and affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements.
•	Experience supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism initiatives.
•	Experience in equitably formulating, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, and programs.
•	Ability to identify gaps or historical inequities in hiring practices or policies and to develop solutions addressing these issues. 
•	Experience communicating with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Eligible “expressions of interest” must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodations.

Per the MMA bargaining unit agreement, you must be a permanent or probationary supervisor in the same classification and the same seniority unit as this vacancy in order to submit an "expression of interest". To submit an "expression of interest" enter your employee ID: