Equal Opportunity Specialist Senior - Good Faith Effort Analyst

State of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health benefits

Pension plan

Telework option

Job summary

State of Wisconsin, through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, seeks a Good Faith Effort Analyst (Equal Opportunity Specialist Senior) to evaluate prime contractor Good Faith efforts toward DBE goals. This full-time, hybrid role is based at 5555 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, WI, with in-office presence at least two days per week and telework within Wisconsin.

The incumbent provides consultation to management and DBE firms, enforces federal and state equity regulations, and supports

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis to evaluate contractor performance and compliance.
• Experience collaborating with groups from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnic populations.
• Strong communication skills for outreach and in-house consultation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the scope and appropriateness of prime contractor Good Faith efforts to meet DBE goals.
• Analyze prime contractor solicitation and pricing practices; monitor subcontractor quoting trends.
• Approve or deny Good Faith Effort approvals when goals are not met; provide management consultation.
• Participate in DBE bid letting activities and provide administrative support.

Skills

Data analysis

Diversity engagement

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Job description

Introduction

Want to make a difference? Come work for the Office of Business Opportunity and Equity Compliance (OBOEC) which serves as the Department of Transportation's regulatory arm that works to promote business opportunity, equity and compliance.

The Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation System Development. Office of Business Opportunity and Equity Compliance is recruiting for a Good Faith Effort Analyst (Equal Opportunity Specialist Senior).

This full time permanent position will be headquartered out of : 5555 N Port Washington Road, Glendale, WI.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the office listed above at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Every day, WisDOT’s Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You’ll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you’ll find it’s an awfully rewarding one, too.

We’re looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It’s a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.

Position Summary

WisDOT contract opportunities exceed $1 billion annually for the construction and maintenance of highways, airports, enhancement projects and construction mitigation projects in the State of Wisconsin. Incumbent’s primary responsibility is to evaluate the scope, intensity, and appropriateness of prime contractor’s Good Faith efforts to achieve the assigned DBE goal. Tasks include the analysis of prime contractor and prime consultant’s Good Faith efforts, tracking prime contractor solicitation and pricing practices, and monitoring subcontractor quoting trends, and approving or denying requests for Good Faith Effort approval in lieu of meeting the DBE goal.

This position provides consultation and advice to management and owners of construction and consulting companies that are awarded prime contracts and to certified DBE firms working as subcontractors. This position’s overall effort is to enforce the federal regulations, maintain federal and state compliance regarding affirmative contractor efforts for equitable access and fulfillment of DBE program goals from DBE commitment to contract award and DBE performance through Commercially Useful Function monitoring. This position also participates in DBE-related bid letting activities and provides other administrative support.

To view the full position description, please reach out to Sonam Lhanze at [e-mail]

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range 07-03 with an annual salary of $64,480 - $81,120, plus excellent benefits.

A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:

• Experience collaborating with groups from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and diverse ethnic populations.
• Experience using a variety of tools and or techniques for communicating with small and large groups.
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience working with computer technologies (such as database, spreadsheet, word processing, and/or presentation software or comparable) for evaluating, managing, and/or reporting information or data.