Assistant Director of Compliance and Administration

Assistant Director of Compliance and AdministrationAgency Internal OnlyPlease note that this job announcement is exclusively for internal Human Rights Commission employees only. All other applications will not be considered at this time.

Who We Are: 
Established in 1949 by the Washington State Legislature, the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) is a state agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Chapter 49.60 RCW is the WSHRC’s statutory authority. WSHRC enforces civil rights laws born from state and national civil rights movements.

Under the law, everyone has the right to be free from discrimination at work, in housing, in a public accommodation, or when seeking credit and insurance. Any individual who believes that he or she has been discriminated against based on protected class status may file a charge of discrimination with the WSHRC. We are a neutral fact-finding agency, and we are deemed "substantially equivalent" to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). WSHRC does not provide legal advice or advocacy services. Discrimination complaints must be filed within specific time limits, as established by law. Our legal authority comes from Chapter 49.60 RCW. Despite being a small agency (fewer than 50 employees), we serve all Washington residents.

Mission: 
The mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) is to prevent and eliminate discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of productive partnerships in the community.

To learn more about WSHRC, we invite you to explore our website.

About the Opportunity:
The Assistant Director of Compliance and Administration reports directly to the agency’s Executive Director. The position is responsible for oversight and management of the day-to-day operations for two offices statewide: Olympia (the headquarters office), and a regional office in Spokane. The Assistant Director has direct supervision of the Administrative Service Manager, Administrative Services staff and the IT Systems Administrator Manager. The position in conjunction with the Executive Director is responsible for managing state budget allotments, approval of facility lease renewals and large equipment purchases. The position is responsible for the monitoring of annual federal funds for contracts (i.e. EEOC and HUD), interagency agreements, and memorandums of understanding.

The internal incumbent selected for this role will supervise eight (8) full-time direct reports.  
(1) IT System Admin Manager 
(1) Administrative Service Manager
(1) Data Consultant 2 
(1) Customer Service Specialist 3
(2) Customer Service Specialist 2 
(2) Office Assistant 1 

This Assistant Director position is designated as critical in support of WSHR’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for emergency or disaster recovery. In accordance with guidance from the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM), this position supports agency continuity by overseeing essential administrative functions, maintaining IT infrastructure operations, and serving as the agency’s Human Resources liaison to ensure continuity of mission-essential services during emergencies or disasters.

Contact the recruiter: Rachel Vaughan via email rachel.vaughan@des.wa.gov and jobs@des.wa.gov and request the full job description.