Salary : $101,474.00 - $179,619.00 Annually
Location : 101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Office of Human Resources
Division: OHR 33 Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $101,474 - $161,911, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
|The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is looking for its next Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Manager to provide management and leadership to the Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance & Diversity Management team in OHR. The EEO Manager will at times act as an educator, counselor, mediator, and/or investigator on equal employment opportunity matters and assist in creating an environment where employees can work and thrive.
This job is for you if:

• You are a skilled investigator and conduct investigations with fairness and integrity.
• You have a passion for educating others on equal employment opportunity as well as techniques to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.
• You are committed to establishing trust and credibility across multiple levels of the County.
• You want to collaborate with colleagues to reduce and prevent unfair practices and barriers to equal employment opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing
As the EEO Manager, you'll be instrumental in creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, discrimination is addressed promptly, and every employee feels valued. Your expertise will help shape policies and practices that promote equity across the organization as you accomplish these major duties:

• Lead EEO Investigations - Take ownership of our complaint process from intake to resolution, conducting thorough investigations and developing effective corrective action plans that create positive change
• Drive Education Initiatives - Design and deliver engaging training programs that inspire employees and managers to embrace EEO principles and foster a culture of respect
• Ensure Compliance Excellence - Keep our organization at the forefront of EEO best practices while navigating the complex landscape of federal, state, and local regulations
• Build a High-Performing Team - Supervise, develop, and empower staff members to achieve their full potential while advancing our EEO mission

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: (5) Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources management or equal employment opportunity.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resources management, business, public administration, human rights, or a related field.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

• Experience conducting EEO investigations in a unionized or public sector environment
• EEOC certification in investigations, or industry equivalent
• Experience supervising and developing staff

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• N/A
• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

02

How many years of progressively responsible professional experience in Human Resource Management (OR) Equal Employment Opportunity do you possess (or combination thereof)?

• No Experience
• 1 Year's Experience
• 2 Year's Experience
• 3 Year's Experience
• 4 Year's Experience
• 5 Year's Experience
• 6 Year's Experience
• 7 Year's Experience
• 8 Year's Experience
• 9+ Year's Experience

03

Do you have experience conducting EEO investigations in a unionized or public sector environment?

• Yes
• No

04

If YES, please detail your experience.
05

Do you possess an EEOC certification in investigations, or another industry equivalent certification?

• Yes
• No

06

If YES, please detail your certification(s).
07

Do you have experience supervising and developing staff?

• Yes
• No

08

If YES, please detail your experience.
Required Question