Equal Opportunity Specialist 2

The Bureau of Equal Opportunity within the Department of Transportation is on the lookout for dynamic, self-driven candidates who possess a keen eye for detail to enhance its team of contract compliance field agents. This role entails conducting thorough compliance evaluations of contractors, consultants, suppliers, and grantees collaborating with the department. Join us in this mission, where your contributions will not only uphold compliance but also foster a culture of integrity and accountability within our operations. We are eager to see what you bring to our talented group!

In this role, your primary responsibility will be to perform compliance reviews of contractors, consultants, suppliers, and grantees associated with the department, ensuring adherence to State and Federal Equal Opportunity/Equal Employment Opportunity (EO/EEO) standards, Form FHWA 1273, and relevant regulations. Additionally, you will facilitate conciliation and mediation conferences aimed at addressing any identified noncompliance issues with contractors. Follow-up reviews will also be part of your duties to verify adherence to conciliation agreements and corrective action plans, ensuring ongoing compliance within the department's operations.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 or Human Resource Analyst 1 (Commonwealth titles or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.