Civil Rights Specialist

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CIVIL RIGHTS SPECIALIST

(EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COORDINATOR SENIOR)

Job Location:

Address: HUMAN RESOURCES
206 S. 17th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $54,000.03 - $64,000.03 

Anticipated Salary: $59,000.03

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 1/15/2025  

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Equal Opportunity Program Administrator, this position is responsible for implementation and monitoring of ADOT's Equal Opportunity Programs mandated under the federal civil rights laws to include the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position provides guidance and training on mandated civil rights requirements, investigates internal complaints of discrimination, and applicant complaints for the agency. This position is necessary and required to provide support to ADOT’s Equal Opportunity Office to ensure compliance.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (Two (2) days per week in the office/hoteling).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Implementing, monitoring, and ensuring agency compliance with its federal civil rights mandated requirements. Develop and refine processes as needed to continuously improve.

Oversee the processes involving internal employee discrimination complaints under Title VII to ensure compliance with federal and state rules, regulations, and laws.

Conducting assessments for employee complaints and discrimination investigations; preparing reports, documents, and resolving employee & management concerns.

Developing and conducting virtual and in-person training of internal Equal Opportunity program areas to include but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and religious accommodations. May attend and represent the Equal Opportunity Program at leadership meetings, presentations, and training events.

Under the supervision and leadership of the Program Area Manager coordinate and organize tasks for conducting interviews, investigations, and processing internal complaints of discrimination, provide technical assistance and guidance to agency internal stakeholders regarding civil rights mandated requirements.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
- Federal and State Civil Rights laws, regulations, and statutes which govern Title VII
- ADOT civil rights compliance policies and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of Federal regulations relating to civil rights compliance and investigations
- Civil Rights, State Transportation Programs and/or Local Government Transportation Programs
- Statistical and/or auditing principles
- Organizational principles and procedure development
- Proficiency of understanding and implementing compliance requirements for Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Skill:
- Planning and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical and problem solving
- Interviewing and interpersonal skills
- Data analysis and report writing
- Interpreting statutes, policies, and procedures
- Basic field data collection techniques
- Google Workspace

Ability:
- Meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Gather and analyze data
- Write clear and concise reports, letters, or other materials
- Analyze facts, interpret laws and regulations, draw logical conclusions, and make informed decisions
- Provide training and present information, respond to verbal questions appropriately

Selective Preference(s):

A minimum of two or more years of working experience in applying principles and practices in civil rights; affirmative action; equal employment opportunity or compliance.

Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation 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).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-7279.

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) 712-8188 option 2. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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