Job Information
Idaho Division of Human Resources Civil Rights Program Manager in Boise, Idaho
Civil Rights Program Manager
Posting Begin Date: 2024/09/27
Posting End Date: 2024/10/07
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 36.54
Maximum Salary: 41.11
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department
NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.
Do you want to make a significant difference and be part of an award-winning agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department, we recognize that every employee is crucial to our mission. We foster a rewarding employee experience where everyone’s ideas and career development are highly valued.
The Idaho Transportation Department seeks an enthusiastic and motivated program manager to oversee the Office of Civil Rights programs. This position will report directly to the Chief Innovation Experience Officer .
The Idaho Transportation Department has an opening for a Civil Rights Program Manager. The incumbent in this position will ensure regulatory compliance with state and federal laws and provide leadership for two direct reports. The manager will oversee, direct, develop, assess, and provide guidance for the daily statewide activities of major Civil Rights programs, including but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Civil Rights Program under Title VI, and other related work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Your Role
Directs, develops, and assesses program effectiveness
Provides guidance and ensures compliance for external statewide activities of EEO, Affirmative Action, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), ADA, Civil Rights, On-the-Job Training, and Contractor Compliance programs
Writes policies and procedures, correspondence, reports, technical manuals, case documentation and recommendations
Serves as liaison to represent the Department with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), local government entities, community-based organizations and other key stakeholders
Reviews section budget and approves expenditures
Hire, train, and supervise staff
Supports business development activities to
Meet federal and state requirements related to minority and women-owned businesses seeking contract opportunities with the Idaho Transportation Department
Ensure the development of business and long-range plans regarding the Office of Civil Rights programs
Direct program activities designed to enhance and develop disadvantaged business enterprises
Direct DBE supportive training initiatives to ensure that the program meets the needs of DBE firms
Direct efforts to emphasize the development of public and private partnerships to support DBE programs
Directs compliance activities for
EEO, ADA, Affirmative Action, Contract Compliance, and Title VI
Interpret federal and state regulations
Conduct audits of projects
Provide advice and assistance to staff
Investigate complaints of program violations and make recommendations for corrective action
Develop and submit required reports, compliance review, and prepare responses to state and federal compliance reviews
Develop and deliver training to promote understanding and participation in the program area.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Good knowledge of management practices
Experience
Implementing EEO or human resource-related programs and monitoring program performance
Conducting EEO or human resource investigations or compliance reviews findings and recommending appropriate actions
Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and court rulings related to EEO, affirmative action, and employment discrimination
Some knowledge of
Training methods
Business assistance, marketing concepts, and development practices
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and the lives of the citizens of Idaho!
Benefits
Flexible work schedule available to some positions for increased work-life balance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligibility requirements may apply
Accrue paid vacation every pay period, which increases with state longevity
Paid Parental Leave
Paid sick leave separate from vacation leave
11 paid holidays
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/
Relocation Assistance available for some positions
Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm
Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
Eligible for Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
The Idaho Transportation Department may verify the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and falsification of the information supplied in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. It also prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.