Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in the review, investigation, and/or evaluation of compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, rules and regulations; in the planning, development, implementation, and review of programs dealing with equal employment opportunity, human rights, affirmative action, minority business program coordination, and/or labor relations directly relating to affirmative action; or in the development and administration of programs designed to facilitate minority community access to employment or business opportunities in the public and private sector.
A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.
A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
Duties Description The incumbent of this position will be responsible for assuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, public and private not-for-profit organizations, and minority, women and disadvantaged businesses doing business with the Department of Transportation and its sub-recipients comply with Federal and State Equal Opportunity statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and Executive Orders governing businesses receiving public funds for goods and services.
The selected candidate will also be responsible for assuring Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance.
The incumbent will:
• Provide technical assistance to Department staff, consultants, and contractors to achieve or maintain contractual compliance.
• Prepare regular reports of program activities for the agency and other State and Federal agencies.
• Monitor contract activity and progress to ensure contractual compliance.
• Conduct site visits to ensure contractual compliance.
• Meet with contracts to discuss and negotiate solutions regarding steps needed to effect program compliance.
• Provide training for the designated Affirmative Action Officers of consultants, contractors, etc. Review complaints from the public, and individuals about the program or individual contractors and refer complaints to the Office of Diversity and Opportunity or the Office of Legal Affairs Investigation Unit.
• Coordinate program activities within the agency and with Federal, State, and local agencies and organization.
• Meet with community groups, contractors, labor unions, consultants, minority organizations, etc., to discuss the program, promote acceptance and understanding of program goals and objectives, encourage participation, and answer questions.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments *Telecommuting: The Department’s current telecommuting agreement is valid through January 31, 2023 and is subject to extension beyond that date.
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Email Address April.Amo@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Transportation
317 Washington Street
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R7-23-08 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than February 14th 2023.