EO & Rapid Response Representative

Main Purpose/Focus of the Position

The Equal Opportunity and Rapid Response Representative (EO/RR) serves two purposes for the Office of Workforce Development (OWD).

• This position’s primary role is the Local Equal Opportunity Officer which oversees the local workforce board’s nondiscrimination and equal opportunity program.
• This position is also responsible for helping employers and customers with reemployment services and guidance concerning staff reductions, layoffs or worksite closures within assigned regions.

EO Officer Role and Duties

• Monitoring and investigating the recipient's activities, and the activities of the entities that receive WIOA Title I-financial assistance to make sure that the recipient and its subrecipients are not violating their nondiscrimination and equal opportunity obligations under WIOA Title I and this part, which includes monitoring the collection of data required in this part to ensure compliance with the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements of WIOA
• Reviewing the recipient's written policies to make sure that those policies are nondiscriminatory
• Ensuring the state’s complainant procedures are published within the local boards operation and their recipients along with tracking and investigating complaints filed against the workforce system
• Conducting outreach and education about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination requirements on how an individual may file a complaint
• Implementing the Missouri nondiscrimination plan within the assigned workforce region

Rapid Response Roles and Duties

• Serves as liaison between the state economic development efforts and local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs)/Job Centers regarding workforce development services for the purpose of job retention
• Serves as the Region's State Rapid Response Representative which includes setting up, coordinating and overseeing Employment Transition meetings and related activities
• Participates in the local business retention, economic development, and other committees to assist on workforce initiatives
• Participates in local business retention and other committees to assist with workforce initiatives as requested

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

About the Role

Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”