Virginia Department of Transportation · 17 hours ago
03697 - Civil Rights Spec
Salem, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Rights Specialist to assist in developing and implementing District Civil Rights programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with civil rights laws, administering the District Civil Rights program, and investigating complaints related to civil rights violations.
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Responsibilities
Assist Civil Rights Manager: Administer District Civil Rights programs in concert with the Civil Rights Manager. In the absence of the Civil Rights Manager assume all responsibilities. Provide appropriate guidance and support to programs through research, supervision, and liaison activities. Work independently within a broad scope of the program. Coordinate service delivery promoting program performance, goals and objective in addition to providing technical advice. Ensure contractor compliance with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations. Responsible for program planning and development, conducting studies and research, technical training and programmatic assistance. Analyze and monitor all activities within the scope of the program area certification and coordination of resources
District Civil Rights Program: Assist in the administration, development and implementation of the District Civil Rights program. Utilize specialized knowledge of the program areas and the laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the program areas covered by Title VI and Title VII for the delivery of the Civil Rights Programs for the District to encompass local, state and federal organizations as well as private individuals
District Contract Compliance Program: Assist in the administration and management of the Civil Rights Contract Compliance Program. Give guidance to VDOT management and to all levels of Contractor's employees. Coordinate with Civil Rights staff on complex and sensitive legal reviews, findings and actions. Work with VDOT and contractors to find resolutions. Review subcontract agreements between primes and DBE's. Provide assistance for corrective action to ensure compliance with implementing guidelines and ensuring credit is received for maximum participation allowable. Make determination whether a DBE is performing a commercial useful function within the guidelines of FHWA. Responsible for the administration and enforcement of the program from the district level
Investigations: Investigate complaints of allegations in violation of the Civil Rights laws applicable to VDOT in concert with the Civil Rights Manager. Ensure compliance of Civil Rights thorough investigation of complaints. Provide conclusions and recommendations based on relevant policies and law
Qualification
Required
Ability to analyze complex issues and make recommendations to division management statewide
Ability to be self-directed and work independently with little supervision
Ability to communicate in writing (letters, reports, and other documents) and orally to convey information, present facts, and make sound arguments of relevance on Civil Rights related matters
Ability to use computers with knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of federal civil rights laws and regulations
Skills in consulting, identifying compliance issues, and negotiating
Ability to apply a wide range of program management techniques to monitor and evaluate a comprehensive Civil Rights program
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with and to gain confidence and cooperation of employees, supervisors, and managers relating to difficult, complex and sensitive issues
Ability to gather information, fact-find, conduct analyses, develop solutions and make recommendations
Ability to problem solve, negotiate, and counsel on confidential issues
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, principles, and policies governing Civil Rights and Human Resources
Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications
Preferred
A combination of training, experience, or education in Human Resource, Business, Law or related field desired
Experience managing a business office. Experience as leader or supervisor of administrative support functions
Experience with Equal Opportunity related issues and concerns
Experience working within highway construction environment
Company
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.
Founded in 1875
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-02-16Grant· $1.9M
Leadership Team
Laura Farmer
Chief Financial Officer
Edward Cooper
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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