Internal/External Civil Rights Specialist (Administrator III) - Pueblo

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Region 2 Civil Rights Office supports CDOT’s commitment to equal opportunity and ensures compliance with federal and state civil rights requirements across transportation programs, construction projects, and maintenance activities. The office works closely with CDOT staff, contractors, consultants, local agencies, and other partners to promote fair and consistent practices and ensure civil rights requirements are met throughout Region 2. As a Civil Rights Specialist, you will play an important role in supporting both internal and external Civil Rights programs. This position provides professional guidance and oversight related to contract and labor compliance, equal opportunity, DBE/ESB programs, Title VI, on-the-job training, and contractor compliance. You will conduct payroll and contract audits, review project documentation, provide training and technical assistance, perform jobsite reviews, resolve compliance discrepancies, and work with employees, contractors, and project staff to help ensure CDOT projects meet applicable Civil Rights requirements.

Requirements

Six (6) years of full-time professional work experience with a primary focus on employee relations, human resources management, and/or employment investigations.
Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in in Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources Management, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Organizational Development, Public Administration or another field of study closely related to the duties of this position (College transcripts and/or Official NACES Report is required).
Experience in employee relations, human resources management, and/or employment investigations will be considered.
A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and federal laws
Knowledge of and/or experience interpreting, applying and ensuring compliance with Federal and State Civil Rights laws and Labor Laws and regulations
Knowledge and experience with workplace issues and laws (Title VI, Title VII, workplace violence, sexual harassment, ADA, FMLA)
Experience with Equal Opportunity programs
Employee relations experience
Experience with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and On the Job Training (OJT) programs
Experience with the identification of small business needs
Strong workplace investigative, interviewing and research skills
Experience conducting investigations on labor-related or contract compliance issues
Excellent judgment, evaluation, problem solving, reasoning, and decision making skills
Superior oral communication skills including experience and skill providing oral presentations, trainings, lectures
Excellent writing skills and ability to develop official correspondence and reports
Strong, effective interpersonal, customer service and relationship-building skills
Excellent judgment, evaluation, problem solving, reasoning, and decision making skills
Organizational awareness and ability to partner effectively with professionals, consultants, stakeholders and staff with sensitivity to their needs and priorities
Ability to adapt communication style to various audiences and situations, modeling high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, and respect for individuals
Advising/mentoring/consulting skills and experience
Strong planning and time management skills
Thoroughness and attention to detail
Ability to operate in a politically sensitive environment
Negotiation skills
Flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, SAP and the ability to quickly learn new software.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, technical support, training, and resources to CDOT employees, contractors, consultants, and local agencies regarding Civil Rights programs and requirements.
Administer and support the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Emerging Small Business (ESB), On-the-Job Training (OJT), and labor compliance programs.
Educate stakeholders on Civil Rights program requirements and interpret contract provisions related to federally aided construction projects, the Davis-Bacon Act, and applicable federal regulations.
Monitor program and contract compliance, conduct outreach, troubleshoot issues, and recommend appropriate actions to address potential penalties or noncompliance.
Support the DBE goal-setting process for Region 2 projects and evaluate and determine DBE goals for consultant contracts.
Implement DBE specifications and communicate program requirements to project engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Monitor DBE and OJT compliance on active projects, including reviewing required documentation, Sublet Applications, OJT Special Provisions, construction bulletins, and OJT documentation.
Conduct construction project site visits, audits, and reviews to evaluate compliance with Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, labor, OJT, and DBE requirements.
Review certified payroll, contractor records, personnel practices, and subcontractor/vendor solicitation and selection processes for compliance with applicable requirements.
Prepare reports, correspondence, documentation, and recommendations based on compliance reviews, audits, and identified issues.
Assist with resolving identified compliance issues and monitor corrective actions to ensure program requirements are met.
Serve as an expert-level user of B2G Now and LCPtracker, including reviewing information, identifying discrepancies or missing documentation, and supporting program audits and project closeout.
Assist and train CDOT staff, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors with onboarding and use of LCPtracker and B2G Now and provide support for system and compliance-related issues.
Respond to requests for support and provide training related to contractor payroll software systems.
Escalate complex personnel issues and legal matters to the Civil Rights Office Manager and provide guidance regarding workplace policies, procedures, state personnel rules, regulations, and laws.
Assist management with personnel matters, including reviewing corrective and disciplinary actions and meeting with employees, supervisors, and others involved.
Investigate employee-related complaints involving workplace conflicts, discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace violence, and other personnel matters.
Conduct interviews, collect and review documentation, evaluate complaint information, and make determinations regarding potential violations of applicable policies, procedures, rules, or laws.
Develop plans to address personnel complaints and workplace issues and provide guidance to management regarding appropriate next steps.
Attend preconstruction meetings to present Civil Rights information, ensure customers have appropriate access to required software systems, and respond to questions regarding payment tracking, sublet requests, and payroll submissions.
Travel to project locations, meetings, audits, site visits, and training as required.