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DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Division Director of Human Relations is under the Department of Corporation Counsel. This position reports directly to the Corporation Counsel and Deputy Corporation Counsel and is appointed by the CEO for a 6-year term assists Corporation Counsel by managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Relations Division. The Division Director manages staff, reviews and maintains compliance of mandates, ordinances, executive policies and procedures. This position is responsible for the oversight of Wayne County contracts and vendors and is charged with ensuring fair practice to disadvantaged and minority contractors with Wayne County. This position leads and supports the services, contracts, funding and projects associated with Human Relations, to ensure effectiveness of service delivery, resource utilization and results.

ELIGIBLE PERSONS

At the time of application, eligible persons must have:

• A Bachelor's Degree
• 6 years of experience in Public Administration that includes, policy administration, fiscal management, supervisory, and procurement or its equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.

Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.