Equal Opportunity Specialist 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Multi-County, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 with the Department of Transportation, you will help guide important workforce development initiatives. You will build relationships, review program progress, and support efforts that expand training and job opportunities. This position provides a meaningful way to support fair access and program compliance. Your work will help PennDOT and its partners strengthen the construction workforce across the state. This position supports PennDOT’s workforce development initiatives by coordinating projects, reviewing program compliance, and working with internal and external partners. You will play an important role in promoting fair access to training and ensuring programs follow all requirements.

Requirements

• One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 or Human Resource Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, and a bachelor’s degree
• An equivalent combination of experience and training
• Meet the PA residency requirement
• Be able to perform essential job functions

Nice To Haves

• May have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time.
• The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• May be assigned to Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg or the closest available DOT field office to the employee’s home or current work location.
• This position requires some travel throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workforce development initiatives and review program progress with staff and partners
• Monitor contractor, vendor, and trainee compliance through report reviews and audits
• Maintain data to assess program results and identify underutilization of minority and women trainees
• Review work statements, monitor reports, and evaluate invoices for accuracy
• Provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to staff, contractors, and workforce partners
• Develop effective working relationships with employers, agencies, and program stakeholders

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level