Address:

Training and Personnel Division
701 E. Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $78,000.00 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 11/19/2025

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry is seeking a dynamic and experienced Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Supervisor to lead and oversee all aspects of EEO for the agency. This key role manages complex discrimination investigations, ensures compliance with state and federal laws, and advances initiatives that promote fairness, inclusion, and respect across the organization. Regular travel to all complexes is required to build strong, collaborative relationships, foster trust, and support meaningful change initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic, solutions-driven leader with strong investigative, mediation, and training expertise who excels in handling sensitive and high-impact workplace matters.

-Supervise EEO staff in researching complex personnel issues, including discrimination, disciplinary actions, investigations, and compliance with labor laws (FMLA, ADA, etc.)
-Handle highly sensitive and confidential matters for the agency
-Participate in dispute resolution, settlement negotiations, and conciliations
-Develop, interpret, and monitor Equal Opportunity goals and initiatives
reports and analyze data related to selection processes, surveys, and workforce demographics
-Deliver EEO presentations and conduct training for staff, management, and external stakeholders
-Provide technical assistance and guidance on supervision, grievances, and staff development
-Advise executive leadership on confidential HR and EEO matters
-Analyze HR data to support informed decision-making and reporting
-Represent the agency in meetings with external entities (e.g., EEOC, DOJ, DOL, AG’s Office, Governor’s Office)
-Attend internal meetings across organizational levels
-Perform other related duties as assigned
-Drive on state business

Knowledge of:
-Equal opportunity, discrimination, and employment laws (federal and state)
-Legal and administrative procedures
-Supervisory and investigative practices
-Conflict resolution and mediation
-Training and planning principles
-Common computer software and applications

Skill in:
-Effective communication, including public speaking and report writing
-Leadership, supervision, and staff development
-Mediation and facilitation
-Relationship-building and collaboration
-Time and task management

Ability to:
-Lead and support a team
-Interpret and apply employment laws and policies fairly
-Remain professional in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations
and procedures
-Learn ADCRR’s security, safety, and inmate management philosophy and programs
-Design, develop, and deliver policy and ER training initiatives
-Diagnose root causes and develop recommendations for corrective strategies
-Provide sound, legal, and fair recommendationsWrite clear, well-reasoned reports and recommendations
-Deliver training and communicate with diverse audiences
-Analyze workplace issues and recommend effective solutions
-Learn, interpret, and equitably apply employment laws as well as ADCRR policies

-Possession of a recognized Human Resources certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is highly desirable

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.