Equal Opportunity Specialist 2

The Bureau of Equal Opportunity within the Department of Transportation is on the lookout for dynamic, self-driven candidates who possess a keen eye for detail to enhance its team of contract compliance field agents. This prestigious role entails conducting thorough compliance evaluations of contractors, consultants, suppliers, and grantees collaborating with the department. If you are intrigued by this opportunity, we invite you to express your interest. Join us in this mission, where your contributions will not only uphold compliance but also foster a culture of integrity and accountability within our operations. We are eager to see what you bring to our talented group!

In this position, you will perform compliance reviews of contractors, consultants, suppliers, and grantees engaged with the department to verify adherence to regulations. Additionally, your role involves leading conciliation and mediation sessions aimed at rectifying any identified noncompliance issues with contractors. You will operate under the direct supervision of the contract compliance division manager, ensuring that all compliance-related activities align with departmental standards. Your role is critical in fostering a compliant environment within the department's operations, thereby enhancing the quality and reliability of partnerships with external entities.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth title); or
• One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 or Human Resource Analyst 1 (Commonwealth titles); or
• Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.