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Maryland Department of Transportation Chief of Equity and People Management (DOT EXECUTIVE VIII) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Chief of Equity and People Management (DOT EXECUTIVE VIII)
Salary
$124,358.00 - $201,161.00 Annually
Location
Anne Arundel County
Job Type
Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
8086ES-TSOCEPM-7/24
Department
Maryland Department of Transportation.
Opening Date
09/16/2024
Description
Benefits
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Description
OPEN RECRUITMENT
Open until Filled
Executive Service Position
(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)
If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission—connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary’s Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking to hire a visionary civil rights, diversity, affirmative action, equal opportunity, and human resources professional who is a highly skilled leader to serve as our next Chief of Equity and People Management (DOT Executive VIII).
The Chief of Equity and People Management (CEPM) provides leadership, guidance, and support to staff, management, and executive leaders on a wide variety of human resources issues; assists in the overall direction of the Human Resources Department and in developing and administering a comprehensive range of human resources programs and services; performs professional and complex work in the areas of employee recruitment and selection, training and development, employee and labor relations, union contract administration, policy interpretation and administration, job classification/evaluation, and compensation, performance management, and employee recognition.
In addition, the Chief of Equity and People Management (CEPM) provides policy direction to the entire Department in the areas of all civil rights and diversity efforts, such as, affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity and compliance; provides policy guidance and oversight for the areas mentioned above; determines and develops policies, procedures, and programs; oversees the process for discrimination complaints and investigation; serves as a legislative liaison in all matters related to fair practices; and communicates with other state and federal agencies, union officials, contractors, community groups, and special interest groups on related matters. The Chief of Equity and People Management has final responsibility for all work products and actions of the Office of Diversity and Equity.
Core competencies:
Strategic thinking: The ability to think critically and develop long-term plans that align with the organization's goals and vision.
Leadership: The ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their best and drive organizational change.
Talent management: The ability to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, including the ability to identify skills gaps and develop strategies to address them.
Organizational design: The ability to design and structure the organization to optimize performance and achieve business objectives.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, including articulating complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
Diversity Metrics: Monitoring and reporting on diversity metrics such as the representation of underrepresented groups in the workforce, promotions, and turnover rates.
Diversity Training: Developing and implementing diversity training programs for employees and managers to ensure a more inclusive workplace.
Legal Compliance: Ensuring compliance with diversity-related laws and regulations, including affirmative action plans and equal employment opportunity requirements.
Leadership Development: Developing and supporting diverse leaders within the organization to help drive diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Community Outreach: Building relationships with diverse communities and organizations to increase the organization's diversity and inclusion efforts.
The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources, which is located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).
This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits
Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in public administration, human resources, business administration, employee relations, industrial psychology, or a related field.
Experience: Fifteen (15) years of leadership experience in Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, five (5) years of which must have been in an executive leadership position.
The ideal candidate will possess:
A Juris Doctorate and/or an extensive legal background
Proficient in all HR functional areas to include but not limited to talent acquisition, talent management, benefits, and compensation/classification
Proficient in all diversity, equity, and inclusion areas to include developing and executing DEI Action plans, Affirmative Action plans, EEO/Fair Practice, and ADA.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
Licenses & Certifications
None.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: You must complete a MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd .
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Issue Date: 7/30/2024
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!
*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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Do you have fifteen (15) years of experience in human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes to question #1, in which areas do you possess at least fifteen (15) years of leadership experience in human resources?
Talent Acquisition
Training and Organization
Employer Relations
Labor Relations
Classification & Compensation
N/A
03
For each area selected above, describe your experience in detail and Include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. See resume is not an acceptable response. Please enter relevant experience only. If you selected N/A, type N/A below.
04
If you answered yes to question #1, in which areas do you possess at least fifteen (15) years of leadership experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Affirmative Action
EEO Investigation
Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
N/A
05
For each area selected above, describe your experience in detail and Include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. See resume is not an acceptable response. Please enter relevant experience only. If you selected N/A, type N/A below.
06
Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school? If yes, this information must be documented in the education section of the application.
Yes
No
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Agency
Maryland Department of Transportation
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Website
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