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Maryland Department of Transportation Equal Employment Opportunity Program Specialist (Program Manager II) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Equal Employment Opportunity Program Specialist (Program Manager II)
Salary
$78,919.00 - $127,473.00 Annually
Location
Anne Arundel County
Job Type
Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
5477ES-TSOEEO-12/24
Department
Maryland Department of Transportation.
Opening Date
12/19/2024
Closing Date
1/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
OPEN RECRUITMENT
Executive Service Position
(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)
If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission—connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
The Maryland Department of Transportation The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Equal Employment Opportunity Program Specialist (Program Manager II). The main purpose of this position is to develop, direct, manage, coordinate, and disseminate all activities of MDOT’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program/Title VII and to act as a liaison with the recruitment, human resources, and senior management divisions. This position will assist with the training and education of employees responsible for processing the requests to ensure compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and monitor training compliance. This position will conduct Sexual Harassment training required by state law, participate in Sexual Harassment training updates, track TSO compliance, and collaborate with the modes on best practices.
This position reports to the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager.
Core Competencies:
Serving as a professional consultant regarding every EEO/Diversity measure and affirmative action procedure that MDOT practices
Establishing policies and procedures as well as short and long term EEO goals and strategies
Ensuring compliance with federal and state EEO/Title VII laws and regulations and MDOT’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program
Reviewing and approving reasonable accommodation requests under the American Disabilities Act through an interactive conversation
Overseeing the training and education of employees responsible for ensuring equal employment opportunity
Processing and investigating complex complaints of discrimination pursuant to State and Federal regulations
Developing diversity recognition programs
Performing other duties as assigned under the direction of the EEO Manager
Two (2) vacancies exist at MDOT TSO, which is located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).
This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits
Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four (4) years of experience managing, developing, directing, or coordinating an equal employment opportunity program. Two (2) years of this experience should include experience implementing an equal opportunity program or equal access compliance program or ensuring adherence to fair practice standards, including proven experience in conducting and drafting complex EEO investigations from start to closure.
The ideal candidate will possess a SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, and/or PHR certification.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, you must provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes but is not limited to full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other relevant experience to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
Licenses & Certifications
None.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
You may apply online at: (http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment) https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 1/02/2025.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Issued Date: 12/19/2024
The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!
*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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Do you possess four (4) years of experience managing, developing, directing, or coordinating an equal employment opportunity program?
Yes
No
02
If you answered 'Yes' to question #1, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the name of the employer and/or job title only is not an acceptable response.
03
Do you possess two (2) years of experience implementing an equal opportunity program or equal access compliance program or ensuring adherence to fair practice standards, including proven experience in conducting and drafting complex EEO investigations from start to closure?
Yes
No
04
If you answered 'Yes' to question #3, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the name of the employer and/or job title only is not an acceptable response.
Required Question
Agency
Maryland Department of Transportation
Address
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Phone
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Website
http://www.mdot.maryland.gov
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