Equal Employment Opportunity Office Director

Description/Duties This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. First review of applications will be on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and weekly thereafter until filled. The Equal Employment Opportunity Office Director manages the City of Mesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office (EEOO) and directs and supervises a team of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialists that conducts workplace investigations into alleged violations of City policy/rules and federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and related misconduct. The Director performs legal, administrative, and supervisory work at a professional level. Responsibilities include: providing training, oversight, guidance, direction, and supervision to EEO Specialists to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, standards, goals, and objectives; assigning and managing investigations from intake through reports and completion of the investigation; engaging outside investigators as needed and managing cases referred to outside investigators; developing and overseeing systems and processes to maintain accurate records of investigations and monitor and track progress of pending matters; analyzing aggregate casework data to identify trends and opportunities for proactive mitigation measures; developing written policies, procedures, guidelines, training materials, and forms relevant to the work of the office; delivering and/or overseeing Citywide training on anti-discrimination/harassment/retaliation laws, City policies, and rules; consulting with the City Attorney’s Office on complex legal questions; and providing recommendations on remedial action to Department Directors and the City Manager’s Office, in consultation with the City Attorney’s Office and the Human Resources Director. The Director may also independently conduct investigations. This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. The position requires: experience dealing with employment law principles and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of state and federal employment laws and regulations; exceptional writing and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to provide direct feedback and persuasively convey recommendations; strong interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership; the ability to self-motivate and both self-manage and manage a team; strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize and synthesize data; excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize issues under time pressure; and the ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters and information with discretion. As needed, the EEO Office Director performs or assists with core investigative tasks, including interviewing witnesses, gathering relevant records, evaluating and analyzing evidence, conducting credibility assessments, making factual findings, and drafting comprehensive reports. The Equal Employment Opportunity Office Director reports to the Assistant City Manager, who reviews work through conferences, reports, and the evaluation of overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-executive. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Require d: Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree, at least five years of experience in the practice of law including/involving experience examining or interviewing witnesses, assessing witness credibility, and drafting complex documents. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have considerable experience (3 to 5+ years) practicing law with an employment law focus, including handling illegal harassment and discrimination cases and EEOC charges, experience training others in the performance of investigative tasks, experience editing the writing of others, and strong writing skills. Link to Job Description h