08614 - Civil Rights Specialist Senior
Virginia Department of Transportation · Suffolk, Virginia, US
Support the Civil Rights program by coordinating assigned programs to ensure projects and activities are conducted in compliance with applicable guidelines....
Job description
Support the Civil Rights program by coordinating assigned programs to ensure projects and activities are conducted in compliance with applicable guidelines. This position is responsible for administering the district’s Title VI program and affirmative action program plan. This position has full responsibility and accountability for all investigations and subsequent findings personally conducted. This position provides leadership and guidance with external programs’ compliance enforcement. In the absence of the Civil Rights Manager, takes on full responsibilities. How you will contribute: - Affirmative Action Program: Oversees or conducts quarterly analyses of personnel actions and their effects on the affirmative action program; works with district managers to affect change in promoting goal achievements. Creates and implements training for program areas including but not limited to Title VII and Sexual Harassment. - Complaint Investigation: Leads investigative team or investigate discrimination complaints within established timeframes. Tracks and reports investigation progress. Ensures appropriate recommendations for solution are made based on applicable law, regulation and policy...