External Civil Rights Specialist (Administrator II) - Pueblo

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the Region 2 Civil Rights Office in promoting equal opportunity and helping ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights requirements across CDOT programs and projects. The office works with CDOT employees, local agencies, consultants, contractors, and other partners to support fair and consistent implementation of civil rights programs. As the Civil Rights Administrator II, you will support external civil rights programs for Region 2 construction projects, with a primary focus on local agency projects. Responsibilities include supporting federally funded projects, contract and labor compliance, equal opportunity and DBE/ESB programs, on-the-job training, Title VI, site visits, project outreach, and staff training. The position also provides guidance to employees on Equal Opportunity, DBE, Labor, Contract, and OJT compliance.

Requirements

Five (5) years of full-time professional work experience with a primary focus on employee relations, human resources management, and/or employment investigations.
A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 5 years: Education from an accredited college or university with coursework 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
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 and technical support to employees, contractors, consultants, and local agencies regarding Civil Rights program requirements, including DBE/ESB, OJT, labor compliance, and federally aided construction projects.
Assist with oversight of Civil Rights program requirements by reviewing contract provisions, monitoring compliance, conducting outreach, troubleshooting issues, and making recommendations related to contractor noncompliance.
Administer and monitor the DBE program for active construction projects, including reviewing sublet applications for compliance with DBE and FHWA requirements.
Support the statewide DBE goal-setting process by evaluating and determining DBE goals for consultant contracts and implementing applicable DBE-specific requirements.
Monitor OJT programs and requirements to ensure compliance with applicable special provisions, specifications, and regulations.
Monitor labor compliance on construction projects, including applying Davis-Bacon and other applicable federal requirements, conducting site visits and required interviews, reviewing payroll information, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Conduct federally mandated Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance reviews, including reviewing contractor employment practices and evaluating compliance with EEO, Affirmative Action, labor, OJT, and DBE requirements.
Prepare correspondence, reports, documentation, and recommendations related to compliance reviews and identified issues, and maintain required records.
Monitor contractor reporting requirements, including FHWA workforce data, labor interviews, and quarterly labor information.
Conduct investigations into labor complaints, determine back-wage liabilities, document violations, and evaluate compliance with contract specifications and federal regulations.
Provide technical assistance to contractors, local agencies, consultants, and CDOT staff to address identified compliance issues and recommend corrective actions or sanctions when appropriate.
Provide front-end helpdesk support and user training for contractor payroll software systems, including LCP Tracker, B2Gnow, and related systems.
Conduct payroll audits and review software systems and processes to identify opportunities for enhancement and streamlining.
Present Civil Rights information at preconstruction meetings and provide assistance regarding tracking requirements, payroll submissions, software access, and appropriate sublet requests.
Travel to construction project sites, attend meetings, and perform other required program responsibilities, including occasional overnight travel.