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Civil Rights Manager

  • 5037535
  • Suffolk, Virginia, United States
  • VA Dept of Transportation
  • Administrative Services
  • Human resources
  • Full-Time (Salaried)
  • Closing at: Feb 9 2025 at 23:55 EST
  • VA Dept of Transportation

Title: Civil Rights Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III

Hiring Range: $83,962 - $135,439

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Hampton Roads District Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.

The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Civil Rights Division is excited to announce an opportunity to serve as the next Civil Rights Manager supporting the Hampton Roads District. This position will work out of the District Office in Suffolk, VA and reports directly to the Civil Rights Division Administrator at the Central Office in Richmond, VA.

The selected candidate will provide administration, planning, and implementation of the Civil Rights program in the Hampton Roads District. The successful candidate will ensure all governing laws and regulations, policies and procedures relative to Title VI, Title VII, American with Disabilities Act, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program, Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor Compliance, Labor Compliance, and On-the-Job Training are upheld.

Core Responsibilities:

  • District DBE Program – Manage, plan and direct all activities of the District DBE Program.
  • Investigations – Plan, manage and coordinate the investigation of discrimination, retaliation and harassment complaints, report findings, and make recommendations to all appropriate levels within VDOT and the Office of the Attorney General in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.
  • ADA Accommodations - Process requests for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified persons with disabilities.
  • Construction EEO, On-the-Job Training, and Contractor Compliance Programs – Manage the planning and implementation of periodic EEO project inspections to monitor. Contractor’s overall employment practices and ensure compliance
  • District Title VI Program – Develop and administer District Title VI program to minimize possible adverse impact on protected classes by VDOT activities.
  • Contract Labor Compliance Program - Manage the Labor Compliance Program for Construction Projects.
  • Partner With Local Government Entities – Work closely with outside government entities to administer federal civil rights requirements on locally managed projects.
  • Workforce Engagement - Continue to strengthen our workforce through improved employee relations and external partnering activities.
  • Supervisory - Implement human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to apply federal and state Civil Rights and labor laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Ability to perform work of considerable difficulty and exercise independent judgment interpreting Civil Rights and Affirmative Action guidelines
  • Ability to create, implement and present EEO and DBE training materials to internal and external customers
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality on all sensitive matters, complaints and investigations
  • Skill in using computers and software applications

Additional Considerations

  • Experience with equal opportunity programs and working in a transportation environment preferred
  • A combination of training, experience or education in business, public administration, human resources or related field
  • Experience with contract interpretation. Supervisory and administrative experience
  • Supervisory and administrative experience

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

This position is designated as essential, employees may be required to work in emergencies, including weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs to include working in severe weather.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Teleworking policy.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: Greg Rollins

Email: greg.rollins@vdot.virginia.gov

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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