Equal Opportunity Specialist 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation seeks an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 to strengthen workforce programs and promote fairness in heavy highway construction projects across the Commonwealth. You will collaborate with statewide partners to support training, track progress, and ensure compliance with program requirements.

The role emphasizes program management, monitoring, and data-driven efforts to expand opportunities for minority and women trainees while overseeing

Qualifications

• 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); or
• Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Support workforce initiatives by reviewing program goals, evaluating progress, and coordinating with staff and partners
• Compliance Monitoring: Review reports, analyze contractor and vendor activities, and conduct audits to ensure program requirements are met
• Performance Tracking: Maintain data and monitor participation to identify opportunities for minority and women trainees
• Vendor Oversight: Evaluate work statements, monitor responsibilities, review invoices, and help resolve issues with vendors
• Training Support: Provide guidance to staff, contractors, and partners on program processes and improvement needs
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain productive working relationships with employers, agencies, and workforce partners

Skills

Program Management

Compliance Monitoring

Performance Tracking

Vendor Oversight

Training Support

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Pennsylvania Management Associate program

Job description

As an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 with the Department of Transportation, you will help strengthen workforce programs that open doors for people across the Commonwealth. This role gives you the chance to support training opportunities, track progress, and ensure fairness in important construction initiatives. You will work with partners statewide to promote growth, opportunity, and long-term success in the heavy highway construction industry.

This role focuses on supporting workforce development programs, monitoring compliance, and working with partners to strengthen opportunities within the heavy highway construction industry. As an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Management: Support workforce initiatives by reviewing program goals, evaluating progress, and coordinating with staff and partners
• Compliance Monitoring: Review reports, analyze contractor and vendor activities, and conduct audits to ensure program requirements are met
• Performance Tracking: Maintain data and monitor participation to identify opportunities for minority and women trainees
• Vendor Oversight: Evaluate work statements, monitor responsibilities, review invoices, and help resolve issues with vendors
• Training Support: Provide guidance to staff, contractors, and partners on program processes and improvement needs
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain productive working relationships with employers, agencies, and workforce partners

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Worksite Assignment: 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.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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); or
• Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.