Civil Rights Spec

Overview

To assist in developing and implementing District Civil Rights programs. To ensure compliance in all program areas pertaining to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, American with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act, Disadvantage Business Enterprise, Environmental Justice, Limited English Proficiency and on the job Training and Labor Compliance.

• Assist Civil Rights Manager:
  Administer District Civil Rights programs in concert with the Civil Rights Manager. In the absence of the Civil Rights Manager assume all responsibilities. Provide appropriate guidance and support to programs through research, supervision, and liaison activities. Work independently within a broad scope of the program. Coordinate service delivery promoting program performance, goals and objective in addition to providing technical advice.
  
  Ensure contractor compliance with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations. Responsible for program planning and development, conducting studies and research, technical training and programmatic assistance. Analyze and monitor all activities within the scope of the program area certification and coordination of resources.
• District Civil Rights Program:
  Assist in the administration, development and implementation of the District Civil Rights program. Utilize specialized knowledge of the program areas and the laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the program areas covered by Title VI and Title VII for the delivery of the Civil Rights Programs for the District to encompass local, state and federal organizations as well as private individuals.
• District Contract Compliance Program:
  Assist in the administration and management of the Civil Rights Contract Compliance Program. Give guidance to VDOT management and to all levels of Contractor's employees. Coordinate with Civil Rights staff on complex and sensitive legal reviews, findings and actions. Work with VDOT and contractors to find resolutions. Review subcontract agreements between primes and DBEs. Provide assistance for corrective action to ensure compliance with implementing guidelines and ensuring credit is received for maximum participation allowable.
  
  Make determination whether a DBE is performing a commercial useful function within the guidelines of FHWA. Responsible for the administration and enforcement of the program from the district level.
• Investigations:
  Investigate complaints of allegations in violation of the Civil Rights laws applicable to VDOT in concert with the Civil Rights Manager. Ensure compliance of Civil Rights through investigation of complaints. Provide conclusions and recommendations based on relevant policies and law.

Hiring Range: $54,929.00 to $89,259.00

Full Time or Part Time:

Description for Candidates:

• To assist in developing and implementing District Civil Rights programs. To ensure compliance in all program areas pertaining to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, American with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act, Disadvantage Business Enterprise, Environmental Justice, Limited English Proficiency and on the job Training and Labor Compliance.
• How you will contribute: Assist Civil Rights Manager:
  Administer District Civil Rights programs in concert with the Civil Rights Manager. In the absence of the Civil Rights Manager assume all responsibilities. Provide appropriate guidance and support to programs through research, supervision, and liaison activities. Work independently within a broad scope of the program. Coordinate service delivery promoting program performance, goals and objective in addition to providing technical advice.
  
  Ensure contractor compliance with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations. Responsible for program planning and development, conducting studies and research, technical training and programmatic assistance. Analyze and monitor all activities within the scope of the program area certification and coordination of resources.
• District Civil Rights Program:
  Assist in the administration, development and implementation of the District Civil Rights program. Utilize specialized knowledge of the program areas and the laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the program areas covered by Title VI and Title VII for the delivery of the Civil Rights Programs for the District to encompass local, state and federal organizations as well as private individuals.
• District Contract Compliance Program:
  Assist in the administration and management of the Civil Rights Contract Compliance Program. Give guidance to VDOT management and to all levels of Contractor's employees. Coordinate with Civil Rights staff on complex and sensitive legal reviews, findings and actions. Work with VDOT and contractors to find resolutions. Review subcontract agreements between primes and DBEs. Provide assistance for corrective action to ensure compliance with implementing guidelines and ensuring credit is received for maximum…