Neighborhoods Program Specialist (Vacancy) at City of Columbus – Columbus, Ohio

This position serves as the South Side Pride Center Liaison, acting as the primary link between the City and its residents. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with residents and neighborhood organizations to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Investigates allegations of discrimination within the boundaries of the City of Columbus; prepares recommendations regarding probable cause;

Develops Citywide policies and procedures with regards to anti-discrimination laws and regulations;

Researches and interprets anti-discrimination regulations and provides guidelines to the administration, employees and the public regarding the impact on organizational and business practices;

Identifies and designs training programs on applicable laws; advises and counsels management, employees, and the public on anti-discrimination related areas;

Makes presentations to council, administration, community groups and civic organizations; maintains relationships with community action and support groups;

Provides advocacy and technical assistance to residents on various neighborhood issues;

Coordinates the exchange of information among citizens, neighborhood organizations, area commissions, and City staff;

Coordinates the investment of City resources in various City neighborhoods;

Consults with City staff, state officials, and representatives of private industry about the needs of Columbus neighborhoods and to best determine how to meet these needs;

Seeks to identify emerging issues while working proactively to improve the quality of life in City neighborhoods;

Prepares documents and position papers; utilizes computer tracking system to monitor discrimination cases;

Provides guidance in the interpretation of applicable laws and implementation and monitoring of programs.
Possession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience in equal opportunity, public administration, planning, community relations, employment law, or a closely related field. Substitutions: A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. A doctoral or law degree may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

Recruitment #: 25-0799-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Sabah Al

Department of Neighborhoods

1410 Cleveland Avenue

Columbus, Ohio 43211

P: (614) 645-2037

E: saal@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer