Title VI Officer

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Secretary

Job Classification Title

Program Analyst I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC17

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.
The Office of Economic Opportunity and Compliance (EOC) exist to promote economic opportunity growth and engagement in communities across N.C. to ensure stakeholders have access and opportunity to participate in transportation programs. EOC is responsible for advocating administering implementing and monitoring the Departments Title VI Nondiscrimination Program Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)program Unified Certification Program Small Business Program Equal Opportunity Contractor Compliance Program Americans with Disabilities Act Program On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program and University Collaborations/ HBCU Outreach.

The Title VI Officer is responsible for providing guidance to Departmental officials and external stakeholders to ensure understanding of how to implement transportation programs in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related nondiscrimination authorities. You will engage in wide-ranging collaborative analytical advisory and investigative work federally required to monitor and facilitate compliance with Title VI and other pertinent laws and regulations. You will serve on a team that implements the Departments Title VI Nondiscrimination Program and coordinate with federal state and local officials as this capacity you will also develop administrative tools policies and procedures; provide training and edification to internal and external officials and customers; oversee and support Title VI Liaisons within NCDOT and Title VI Coordinators from local government agencies; lead and/or participate in mid to high-level meetings covering a range of critical organizational issues; and serve on project teams attending public meetings with planners engineers and other officials. This position reviews policies and technical documents for compliance; investigates complaints of discrimination; prepares investigative and program reports; and is responsible for assessing the processes and activities of internal business units and external recipients and making impartial decisions and determinations on civil rights matters.

The program area for this position includes experience in or working knowledge of Title VI policy implementation compliance/auditing processes or employee/civil rights complaint investigations.

The selected applicant for this position must possess the ability to plan prepare and provide effective guidance and training to customers; Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. federal state and local officials teammates contractors and members of the public); Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in high stress or unprecedented situations; Ability to communicate effectively through listening writing and speaking; Knowledge of the principles and practices associated with project planning development or construction. Position will require traveling and the ability to legally operate a vehicle.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC17 $60881 - $106544.

Hiring Range: $60881 - $87000

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations including a thorough understanding of how to apply compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or related laws that promote non-discrimination.
• Experience in performing compliance reviews involving assessment of complex program data compared to state and federal guidelines to determine if deficiencies exist.
• Working knowledge of standard complaint investigation procedures including impartial investigators evidence collection interviews and final reporting.
• Experience in exercising independent ethical and sound judgment to recommend appropriate time-sensitive strategies to correct program deficiencies.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Phagan Joe Hudson

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