Lead Internal Civil Rights Coordinator

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Little Rock, AR

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of Civil Rights Division management, this position is responsible for performing administrative and leadership functions in the overall operations of the Internal Civil Rights Program.

Requirements

• Educational equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR the educational equivalent to a high school diploma plus a minimum of four years of experience in a directly related field.
• Experience in a civil rights field.
• Experience leading people, programs or projects.
• Knowledge of civil rights issues specifically Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• Must be able to multi-task and have good time management and organization skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply Department policies and federal regulations.
• Well-developed sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Ability to train others.
• Valid Arkansas Drivers’ License.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate activities of the Internal Civil Rights Program staff and all related administrative functions.
• Interpret federal laws, rules, and regulations related to the Internal Civil Rights Program.
• Prepare and submit to Division management for approval a variety of statistical and narrative reports.
• Oversee, perform and assist in conducting investigations of alleged unlawful or discriminatory employment practices.
• Oversee, perform and assist in Federal Highway administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Title VI Program reviews and plan administration.
• Oversee, perform and assist in administering programs to ensure achievement of affirmative action goals and objectives.
• Assist ARDOT managers and employees with issues related to the Internal Civil Rights Program.
• Provide training and mentoring to team members and other ARDOT personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees