Civil Rights Programs and Compliance Specialist I (PCN: 25-0016)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska's Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Civil Rights Office in Anchorage is seeking a Civil Rights Program and Compliance Specialist 1 to support DBE and OJT services. The role centers on outreach, administrative support, and coordination of compliance activities.

You will assist with program implementation, help plan events, and contribute to marketing efforts, while adhering to federal and state civil rights requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs for compliance with federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Oral and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Understanding contracting/procurement and FAR requirements.
• Experience monitoring contractor activities and administering contracts to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of DBE and OJT support services.
• Provide outreach and administrative support for these programs.
• Plan events and market program activities.
• Support career advancement through training and education.

Skills

Compliance procedures

Oral and written communication

Research methods

Contracting/Procurement

Job description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Civil Rights Office is looking for a Civil Rights Program and Compliance Specialist 1 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

This position assists with the implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Support Services and On-the-Job Training (OJT) Services Programs for Alaska. The incumbent provides a high degree of outreach administrative support, event planning and marketing in support of these programs.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Civil Rights Office is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all businesses and personnel on Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) projects. ADOT&PF's policy is to ensure that no person be excluded from participation, or be denied benefits, based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, disability, or national origin. Our Mission is to promote fair and equitable public service, advocating non-discriminatory treatment in providing transportation services. Our Vision is to ensure transportation services are provided in a non-discriminatory manner.

This position assists businesses with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and On the Job Training (OJT) Support services.

The benefits of joining our team:

The incumbent will enjoy being a member of a small but talented, positive and focused team full of welcoming researchers, ADA/Title VI/DBE/OJT/SBE specialists, and contract compliance officers.

The incumbent will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience with the support for career advancement.

After you have received training and are successfully progressing through the probationary period, part-time telework may be an option for this position.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located at 2200 East 42nd Avenue in the Annex Building in Anchorage. The building is located at the intersection of Lake Otis & Tudor. It is a shared office with another member of the Civil Rights Office team. Work is primarily conducted in an office setting at a computer or collaborating with others.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in.

• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
• Contracting/Procurement: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.

equivalent to those typically gained by:

professional experience monitoring contractor activities and administering construction contracts to ensure compliance with laws and regulations such as Affiantente Action, Equal Employment, Opportunity, and nondiscrimination.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.