HUMAN RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Human Relations Specialist
(Job Opening ID #510793)
Full-time position availablewith KCMO’s Human Relations Department, Contract Compliance Division, 414 E. 12th St.Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. 5:00 p.m. Establishes effective relationships with contractors, unions, government officials, civic leaders and the general public. Monitors workforce for all City construction projects, as well as those from the statutory agencies, and DMWBE issues. This includes, but is not limited to, goal setting, contractor utilization plan approvals, requests for modification, file closeouts and monthly attendance at the following meetings: Construction Workforce Board (CWB), Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA), Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) and the Port Authority KC (port KC). Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare monthly reports presented to the CWB, TIF, LCRA, PIEA, Port KC and/or the public. Must be a self-motivated individual in a fast-paced environment. Exhibits excellent writing, communication, computer, customer service and organizational skills. REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 1 year of professional experience at a legal firm, governmental agency, intergroup relations, public relations, education, social work, or related area of work involving discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation; alternative dispute resolution; analyzing affirmative action programs and MBE/WBE programs which promotes understanding among people regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Preference given for an accredited Juris Doctorate.Salary Range:$19.34-$33.55/hour.Application Deadline: March 4 2019.Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/careers. EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.