Equal Opportunity Senior

This position is responsible for implementing and monitoring the agencys federally mandated Equal Opportunity Programs. This position provides guidance and training onequal opportunity requirements investigates internal complaints of discrimination and applicant complaints for the agency. Ensures compliance with federal and state lawsrules statutes regulations and policies by providing support to the Equal Opportunity Office.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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 States 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.

Implement monitor and ensure agency compliance with all mandated program requirements. Develop and refine processes as needed toensure continuous improve. Collaborate with the agency Equal Opportunity Program and Employee Relations team on investigations and complaints.

Oversee the processes involving internal employee discrimination under Title VII to ensure compliance. Investigate employee complaints ofdiscrimination and prepare reports & documents as well as resolve employee and management concerns.

Develop and conduct virtual and in-person training of internal Equal Opportunity program areas to include items such as Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and religious accommodations. Attend andrepresent the agencys Equal Opportunity Program at meetings presentations and training events.

Knowledge in:
- Federal and State Civil Rights laws regulations statutes policies and procedures.
- Agency equal opportunity compliance policies and procedures.
- Civil Rights compliance and investigations processes.
- State transportation programs and/or local government transportation programs.
- Statistical and/or auditing principles.
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- FMLA. PPL LTD STD and other Leave Management and/or Benefit programs.

Skill in/with:
- Organization and planning principles and procedures.
- Verbal and written communication.
- Analytical thinking and problem solving.
- Interviewing and interpersonal interactions.
- Data analysis and report writing.
- Interpreting statutes policies and procedures.
- Basic field data collections techniques.
- Google Workspace.

Ability to:
- 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.
- Work independently.

Two years of experience working in equal employment opportunity non-discrimination or compliance or a combination of education and experience in thefield.

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 drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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.) R.11).

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

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 programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

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

For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at option 2.

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 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.