Office of EEO-Compliance Specialist 1- EEO Specialist/ADA Coordinator-RCP060-(PG-K)

Job Summary: Under supervision, may plan, organize, or coordinate the activities of an assigned program. Learns to review, monitor and ensure compliance with assigned program area's policies and procedures. 

Job Specific Duties: Under limited supervision, collects, monitors, and analyzes employment statistical data for regular update ad inclusion in the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP). Researches and analyzes program/operation data; generates regular and ad hoc statistical and informational reports. Record, schedule and investigate Title VII and ADA complaints impartially, promptly and accurately. Provides advice and counsel relative to Title VII laws and all EEO requirements when requested. Ensure EEO Consideration during interview and selection process (ISP), offer recommendation regarding EO guidelines and civil rights law as applicable. Collect statistical data on participants in and beneficiaries of state highway programs, relocates, impacted citizens and affected communities. Prepare the annual Title VII update reports presenting the accomplishments for the past year and goals for the next year. Researches and analyzes state codes, federal regulations and industry manuals regarding forms policies and procedures; Recommend programmatic and / or operational changes based on review, audit or survey results. Monitors, tracks and maintains records of compliance. Provide advice and counsel regarding Title VII, ADA, and EEO requirements when requested.  Prepare, report and maintain EEO Statistical Data, along with the ability to collect and tabulate statistical data using software and related analytical and informational tools. Prepare and circulate EEO Monthly utilization data to Executive leadership, district officials and federal operating administration personnel, as required in support of the AAP and professional diversity.  Log and maintain all EEO, EEOC, GCEO and OIG complaints and responses. Coordinate and prepare ADA reports and updates, internally in response to federal reporting requirements and externally for local government and MPOs.  Monitor barrier removals and update ADA Transition Plan accordingly.

 Entry Qualifications: 

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience. Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Possesses advanced level knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative action, or Title VII

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Demonstrated experience in interpreting, applying, and monitoring Equal Employment Opportunity laws and policies

·        Knowledge of ADA rules and regulations in order to understand the impacts to design and construction of a project

·        Experienced in writing technical reports

AGENCY COMPETENCIES:

·        Demonstrated ability to collect and tabulate statistical data.

·        Pays close attention to detail and ensuring accuracy of work.

·        Possesses strong oral and written communication skills, effectively expresses facts and ideas to various audiences.

·        Demonstrated experience making sound and well-informed decisions;

·        Demonstrated experience identifying and developing effective solutions/alternatives to problems;

·        Possesses good organizational skills; effectively managing own time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

·        Good interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to relate well to employees from varied backgrounds and different situations

·        Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of internal and external customers, management, and subject matter experts (SMEs)

·        Demonstrated ability in providing effective leadership, guidance, and training to others

·        Interact with other State agencies, federal and local government in terms of securing, sharing and assessing data relative to EEO, Affirmative Action and ADA,

·        Able to strategically coordinate work activity with other State agencies, federal and local government

·        Committed to providing quality customer service

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE.

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER