Deputy Director of Human Rights and Labor Standards

Job Overview

The HREEO department administers and enforces City ordinances related to human rights, labor standards, accessibility, police civilian review, contract compliance, and related regulatory programs, while also supporting community engagement, public education, and interdepartmental coordination.

HREEO works across departments, community organizations, businesses, and governmental agencies to support consistent implementation of City policies and legal requirements and to strengthen public trust in City processes and services.

The department also provides administrative and operational support to the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC), the City’s civilian oversight body responsible for reviewing investigations involving complaints of misconduct by Saint Paul police officers and making disciplinary and policy recommendations to the Chief of Police.

• Lead the development and implementation of Citywide policy, compliance, and governance strategies aligned with City goals and priorities in partnership with the City Attorney’s Office.
• Advise executive leadership on emerging compliance risks, governance issues, regulatory changes, and operational impacts affecting City operations.
• Develop and monitor metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to evaluate compliance, performance, and strategic outcomes.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives that strengthen operational consistency, accountability, and organizational performance.
• Maintain expertise in evolving laws, regulations, and best practices impacting City operations and compliance requirements.
• Oversee compliance programs related to federal, state, local, contractual, and City requirements.
• Represent the Department and build collaborative partnerships with the Mayor’s Office, City Council, City departments, community organizations, businesses, law enforcement partners, external agencies, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Rights, or a related field.

Minimum Experience:

Four (4) years of experience in human rights enforcement, contract analysis and procurement, contract monitoring, investigation and enforcement, or capacity building, with at least one year of staff supervision.

Education may be substituted for experience based on a two‑year experience for one‑year education equivalence.

• Title:
  
  Deputy Director of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity
• Official
  
  Title:
  
  Deputy Director of Human Rights and Labor Standards
• Shift: First (Day)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Public Transportation Accessible:
  Yes
• Veterans Encouraged to Apply:
  Yes
• Compensation: $ - $ annually
• Place of Work:
  On‑site
• Postal Code: 55102
• Job Type: Full Time
• Requisition ‑UNCL‑01929

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits. Benefits may include:

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Veteran’s Preference:
If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.