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Maryland Department of Transportation Equal Opportunity Officer (DOT Executive Assistant I) in Baltimore City, Maryland
Equal Opportunity Officer (DOT Executive Assistant I)
Salary
$60,801.00 - $101,897.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
7340-SHA-14-02-HP-4/24
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
04/22/2024
Closing Date
5/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Description
Open Recruitment
State Highway Administration
Equal Opportunity Officer (DOT Executive Assistant I)
Grade 17 (7340) SP#24-14-02
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS
The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) is currently recruiting for an Equal Opportunity Officer (DOT Executive Assistant I) position in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification
The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) (https://www.roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=416) is a full-service office responsible for planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating all Equal Opportunity Programs within the State Highway Administration (SHA). These programs include Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), Environmental Justice, Disadvantaged/Minority Business Enterprise (D/MBE) Program, Contractor Compliance / On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Office of Equal Opportunity works cooperatively with the agency’s equal opportunity officers in SHA's seven districts and Hanover Complex.
Nature of Work:
This position is within the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) and is responsible for assisting in administering the SHA Title VII/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program in accordance with state and federal laws. The Title VII/EEO Program areas include: investigating and tracking complaints of discrimination and/or harassment; reasonable accommodation requests made pursuant to Maryland’s antidiscrimination state laws and the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA); diversity initiatives; training for New Employee Orientation, New Supervisors Training, and statewide Sexual Harassment training.
The EEO Officer is also responsible for investigating complaints of discrimination; coordinating investigations; developing and administering training on various workplace EEO program areas; preparing investigative documents for external government agencies, including Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM); recommending corrective actions; reviewing and recommending approval of reasonable accommodations; reviewing and approving recruitment selection plans; and assisting in providing technical assistance to various mid-level managers and senior managers regarding all EEO Program and affirmative action areas.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide
“The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fifth consecutive year."
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four (4) years of experience ensuring adherence to fair practice standards or evaluating a business or public entity for compliance with federal, state, or municipal laws and regulations.
Selective Qualification: Two (2) years of the required experience must have involved investigating and tracking complaints of discrimination and/or harassment.
This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill or ability).
Licenses & Certifications
Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
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 position you are applying for.
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.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a collective bargaining unit.
Please Note: The State Highway Administration 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/).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SHA 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: 04/22/2024
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 possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?
Yes
No
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Do you have four (4) years of experience ensuring adherence to fair practice standards or evaluating a business or public entity for compliance with federal, state, or municipal laws and regulations?
Yes
No
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience below. Provide employer, dates of employment, title and description of duties. This experience must also be reflected in your application. If you do not possess this experience, type "N/A". Do Not Type See Resume
04
Do you have two (2) years of experience investigating and tracking complaints of discrimination and/or harassment?
Yes
No
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience below. Provide employer, dates of employment, title and description of duties. This experience must also be reflected in your application. If you do not possess this experience, type "N/A". Do Not Type See Resume
06
Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?
Yes
No
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Website
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