GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB DUTIES

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of diverse and confidential duties in support of the Office of Compliance. This position will be an integral part in administering the Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO), supporting the development and growth of an Emerging Enterprise Program, and Title VI program responsibilities of the office. Incumbent should have knowledge of federal Equal Opportunity programs and will work closely with stakeholders in support of agency-wide compliance initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for supporting the implementation and administration of GoTriangle's federal equal opportunity compliance programs.
• Interprets and applies laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to the program activities assigned.
• Works with procurement, finance, administration, legal, grants, communications, IT, and project management to support procurement and contracting decisions that facilitate the successful utilization of small businesses as required by Federal Transit Administration regulations.
• Assists management in collecting and analyzing employment data, identifying problem areas, setting goals and timetables, and developing programs to achieve goals.
• Participates in the pre-compliant phases of the discrimination complaints process and may support the development and administration of an Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Partners with HR to review employment practices, complaint policies, reasonable accommodation policies, performance evaluations, and grievance
• Performs research and drafts program informational
• Develops training programs and provides training and technical assistance as indicated to Agency staff, or other appropriate
• Creates, executes, and oversees internal auditing and reporting systems to evaluate the effectiveness of EEO, DBE, and Title VI programs. Develop and manage databases for generating required reports necessary for Federal program
• Gathers, compiles, analyzes, and interprets data necessary for external (government) and internal compliance, reporting, and monitoring.
• Assists in compiling statistical reports, prepares program plans, policy manuals and other informational materials for distribution to staff, and the general public and to meet federal, state and agency reporting
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent studies.
• Three years of directly related experience to include responsibility for applying rules and regulations and developing policies or procedures pertaining to federally funded programs.
• Knowledge of civil rights and affirmative action issues, business development programs, labor laws as well as other commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to DBE, EEO, and Title VI programs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues.
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of supervisory and non-supervisory employees, the Board of Trustees, the general public, government officials, and others.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting, policies, procedures, rules, and/or regulations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with GoTriangle personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Must exercise professional judgment required to communicate effectively with all levels of supervisors, staff, government officials, and the general public.
• Demonstrated high ethical professionalism regarding decision-making, confidentiality, and the ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment to disseminate information to others on a need-to-know basis is expected.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to organizational practices.
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the above stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

Working Conditions:

Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment. Other working conditions may require; precise hand/eye coordination, basic keyboarding and other repetitive motions, operation of vehicles, lifting/pushing objects weighing up to or over 10 pounds. Limited physical effort required and very limited exposure to physical risk.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

EEO Statement:

GoTriangle is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and employment practices. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, protected veteran and military status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Accommodations:

GoTriangle is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and to a program of achieving total equality of opportunity for all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact 919-485-7448. Please indicate the specific assistance needed.