Civil Rights Compliance Specialist

Office of Employee and Business Services

This position is in the Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) which is responsible for providing continuous, accurate, and timely administrative services and operational support to the program areas within ODJFS. OEBS customers include all ODJFS employees, clients, service providers, county agencies, and the general public. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OEBS webpage.

What You Will Do

As a Civil Rights Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that the organization adheres to federal and state civil rights laws, and you will be responsible for overseeing civil rights compliance efforts across all 88 counties in the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to federal and state civil rights laws such as Title VI, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504.
• Regularly conduct internal audits, prepare compliance reports, and assist in developing training materials to educate staff.
• Collaborate with county-level partners to review policies, provide technical assistance, and support the implementation of equitable practices.
• Conduct on-site and desk compliance audits and deliver training sessions (requires some travel throughout the state).
• Assist in resolving issues, investigations, and gathering necessary information to produce final reports with findings.

Potential Challenges: Staying current with changes in federal and state civil rights laws, and ensuring timely updates to policies and training materials.

NOTICE: This position will be headquartered in Franklin County, James Rhodes Tower, 30 E. Broad Street, 30th Floor, Columbus, Ohio.

Schedule: Full-time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Travel: Some travel within the state of Ohio.

This position (PN: 20048588) is exempt from the bargaining unit and is overtime eligible.

The ideal candidate must have and identify the following in their application:

Option 1

Completion of Undergraduate core coursework in personnel management, business or public administration to include coursework in personnel management principles and 12 months training or 12 months experience in interviewing and 12 months training or 12 months experience in EEO & affirmative action regulations & procedures and 12 months training or 12 months experience in employee training & development and valid driver license.

Or Option 2

12 months experience as EEO Officer, 69133.

Or Option 3

30 months training or 30 months experience in conducting EEO & affirmative action investigative & compliance activities and valid driver license.

Or Option 4

Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 12. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $32.35 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 12

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$32.35

$34.18

$36.01

$38.00

$40.11

$42.30

$44.03

$46.09

Annual

$67,288

$71,094

$74,901

$79,040

$83,429

$87,984

$91,582

$95,867

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 Months

18 Months

30 Months

42 Months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Organization

Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

Jan 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower 30

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$32.35

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Diversity Management/EEO

Technical Skills

Auditing, Diversity Management/EEO, Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Cultural Awareness, Public Speaking, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.