Equal Compliance Manager - Affirmative Action Officer

Position: Equal Opportunity Compliance Manager - Affirmative Action Officer 4
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* Working Title:

Equal Opportunity Compliance Manager*
* ** Job Class:
Affirmative Action Officer 4*
* ** Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development*
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** Job ** : 97234

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, may be eligible for some telework

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/09/2026.

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** Date Posted** : 10/03/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/16/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift, 8:00AM to 4:30PM

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, up to 15% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
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Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) within DEED provides comprehensive legal compliance services to program areas and partners across Minnesota's workforce system-helping fulfill federal and state obligations under Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), nondiscrimination, and equal opportunity (EO) laws while fostering a culture centered on equity and inclusion. The Equal Opportunity Compliance Manager supports this mission by overseeing DEED's statewide equal opportunity compliance activities, providing expert legal and policy guidance, and ensuring consistent implementation of EO, ADA, affirmative action, and nondiscrimination standards across all programs and partner organizations.

In this role, you will manage WIOA Section 188 compliance, coordinate EO monitoring of Local Workforce Development Areas, develop and maintain DEED's Nondiscrimination Plan and EO policy manuals, and lead investigations of external discrimination and program complaints. You will provide training, technical assistance, and consultation to DEED leaders, staff, local partners, and grantees; collaborate on ADA and accommodation procedures; support development of DEED's Affirmative Action Plan;

and identify compliance gaps and corrective actions to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all Minnesotans.

This position will be based out of the St. Paul office and may be eligible for some telework () . Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This position requires quarterly statewide and occasional overnight/out-of-state travel a few times per year.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.*
* Three (3) years of experience
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+ Applying federal and state equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws, including ADA, Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), Civil Rights Act, and Rehabilitation Act;

+ Conducting compliance monitoring, audits, or onsite reviews to assess organizational or program adherence to EO requirements; and

+ Conducting impartial investigations, including interviewing parties, analyzing evidence, and writing investigation reports.

* Bachelor's degree in civil rights, sociology, public policy, employment law, data analysis, program administration, business administration, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may…