Director, EEO Programs and OMWI-Office of the Chief Operating Officer

The Director, EEO Programs and OMWI, serves as the principal advisor to the Chairman, Administrative Governor, Chief Operating Officer, senior Board management and other management officials on matters relating to equal employment opportunity (EEO). Also, provides leadership and direction in the development and administration of EEO and programs at the Federal Reserve Banks and serves as an advisor on EEO program performance Systemwide. As Director, EEO Programs and OMWI, exercises full responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating activities associated with EEO.
As an officer in the OCOO division, the Director, EEO Programs and OMWI works closely with the COO and other officers to develop division-wide strategy and priorities to affect that strategy, to provide opportunities that enhance the engagement and professional development of staff and leaders, and to formulate and implement fair and effective management policies and practices for the division. Officers in OCOO promote a model of leadership—within the division and across the Board—focused on maximizing the engagement, contribution, professional development, and accountability of staff. They facilitate the strongest contributions of others by distributing authority, responsibility, and decision-making widely, giving managers and staff broad discretion for how to best carry out their jobs, and then holding managers and staff accountable for performing at a high level. They actively seek different views, continuously seek feedback, value the opinions of every thoughtful contributor, encourage widespread engagement, and demonstrate no complacency about the current state. They help foster a rigorous competitive process for choosing the next generation of managers and equipping those managers with the tools and support they will need to succeed in areas outside their prior training and experience.

In consultation with other Board offices and divisions, develops annual report to Congress under section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Act, EEOC, and other government compliance reports.
Maintains an effective EEO counseling and formal complaint resolution process, including the timely processing and effective disposition of employment discrimination complaints filed by Board employees and applicants for Board employment. Appoints investigators and provides for the receipt and investigation of individual complaints of discrimination.
Develops and implements effective training programs for the Board, staff, managers, and officers regarding rights and responsibilities under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other federal laws relating to workplace discrimination.

Manages the EEO Programs and OMWI budget, including program spending, vendor contracts and payments, and shared costs supporting Board initiatives and/or programs while reporting and tracking spending by quarter.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as responsible steward to the function(s), Division, and Board by demonstrating proficiency in the Board’s espoused competencies.
• Balances and mitigates key organizational and functional risks where appropriate and develops and executes sustainable risk mitigation strategies.
• Fosters a continuous learning culture.
• Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making in complex situations.
• Demonstrates innovation and thought leadership relevant to future-state organizational and functional people strategies.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills aligned to the Board’s espoused values.
• Keeps skills and knowledge current and aligned to best practices relative to key rules, regulations, and policies, as well as economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. Understands near-term and long-term needs for the organization and determines how operations should be positioned to meet such needs.
• Demonstrates proficiency in political savvy, organizational savvy, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to, and conducts performance reviews for managers and other direct reports and ensures same is provided to all function staff.
• Responsible for accomplishing approved program objectives for area(s) of responsibility within the financial and personnel resources allocated by the Board and the division's senior management.
• Participates in the development of the division’s strategic plan, goals, and budget. Recommends program objectives and their priorities for area(s) of responsibility.
• Recommends personnel actions involving promotions, reclassifications, merit increases, and reassignments or separations in area(s) of responsibility.
• Works with the Legal Division to apply legislation, legal decisions, and federal guidelines to formulate operating policies and EEO.

QUALIFICATIONS

Fifteen years full-time work experience; including 10 years of executive level experience leading and managing the full range of EEO programs, human resource management, human relations, or other relevant discipline. 10 or more years of experience in leading people, including senior level managers. Ability to lead and manage staff and projects effectively, set priorities, assess performance, guide staff development, and make budgetary recommendations. Ability to balance competing interests among a variety of clients and readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Must be able to anticipate and meet the clients’ needs while maintaining high-quality end products.

Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in establishing objectives for assigned area(s) of responsibility that provide support and services for the divisions and Board’s missions. Ability to translate customer service and organizational development theories and best practices into effective strategies for adoption in area(s) of responsibility to achieve and maintain high levels of customer service.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to the Board and individual members thereof, senior Board staff, other Board and Reserve Bank staff, and staff at other government agencies and in the private sector on complex and technical matters.

Ability to be an effective spokesperson and advocate for the Board and the division in outside contacts, which may involve significant business dealings.

Ability to operate under pressure to meet deadlines accurately and in a timely manner.