Position Summary The Office of Diversity and Civil Rights ("ODCR") assists the Secretary and CEO of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation ("MassDOT/MBTA's") in the development of policies and programs regarding civil rights in the Commonwealth's transportation agencies to ensure that MassDOT/MBTA's complies with all state and federal affirmative action and civil rights laws. Within ODCR, the Director of Affirmative Action ("AA") Compliance & Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Programs-MassDOT/MBTA is primarily responsible for managing the development, implementation, and effective administration of the AA/EEO programs required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) for approximately 9,705 MassDOT/MBTA employees. This position supports MassDOT and the MBTA in its duty to: Eliminates barriers that prevent individuals from realizing their full potential; Promotes equal employment opportunity in the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of a highly skilled workforce; Ensures equal access and compliance with civil rights programs and services. Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Deputy Chief Diversity Officer - Internal Programs: Assist in the development of EEO policy, MassDOT/MBTA's written EEO program, including the Affirmative Action and Diversity Plans and any informational material relative to administering these programs. This requires an annual update of the EEO and Anti-Discrimination & Harassment Prevention policies, the development of internal and external communication procedures, overseeing distribution of policies to the workforce, and collaborating with training staff to ensure EEO/AA/Diversity training to all employees. Ensure that good faith efforts are made to advance MassDOT/MBTA's equal employment opportunity goals and comply with state and federal equal employment opportunity laws. This is accomplished by assisting managers in identifying problem areas, setting goals and timetables and developing programs to achieve goals to ensure the fair and consistent application of work rules and policies, collaboration with ODCR Investigations, ADA and Trainings units to insure fair and consistent application of EEO, Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Prevention, Anti-Retaliation policies. Design, implement, and monitor an internal audit and reporting system to measure program effectiveness and MassDOT/MBTA's compliance with the EEO Program's specific legal obligations and to determine where progress has been made and where further action is needed. This includes developing initiatives that are responsive to data and workforce needs, assessing areas of workforce underutilization and adverse impact in personnel transactions (including applicant data and flow, referrals, placements, rejected offers, training, transfers, promotions, discipline and terminations, and any layoffs or recalls) affecting protected group members and applicants for employment by job group and department. Overall, this requires an analysis of recruitment and retention, the identification of barriers to the advancement of minorities, females, veterans and people with disabilities in the selection process, and collaboration with the hiring manager and Human Resources to develop strategies for achieving goals where underutilization exists, in order to ensure that MassDOT/MBTA's non-discriminatory policy is carried out. Regularly conduct a utilization analysis that compares MassDOT/MBTA's composition of its workforce with the composition of the relevant labor pools from which MassDOT and the MBTA recruits employees to identify those job categories where there is underutilization and/or concentration of minorities and women. Quarterly and annual utilization analyses are critical to assist MassDOT and the MBTA's in determining areas of focus for improved results. Collaborate with both the MassDOT and MBTA Title 1 ADA Coordinator on the "Targeted" Recruitment and Outreach initiatives for ODCR which focuses on securing a diverse talent pool by utilizing streamlined recruitment tools at identified universities and community organizations. This requires collaboration between HR, Management and ODCR to ensure that ODCR's recruitment strategy is on target, well-communicated and flexible. This duty requires the ability to present MassDOT/MBTA's vision, culture, and values to potential candidates. Prepare quarterly and annual reports in compliance with state and federal regulations, for review and approval by the Assistant Secretary of ODCR, the Deputy Chief of Internal Programs, and various state and federal oversight agencies including US DOT's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Commonwealth's Office of Diversity & Equal Opportunity (ODEO). Also serve as ODCR's liaison between ODEO and the FHWA on AA and EEO issues. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of state and federal regulations and guidelines relating to non-discrimination in programs and services funded by the US Department of Transportation and other federal agencies. Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to equal employment opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Affirmative Action regulations, civil rights, and employment laws. Substantial interpretive, analytical and research skills. Effective negotiation skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective management skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize to manage a variety of ongoing projects and issues. Ability to exercise sound judgment. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Experience working in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and programs. Understanding of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, Affirmative Action (AA), Anti-Discrimination, and related civil rights laws and practices. Experience collaborating with Human Resources, leadership, and employee stakeholders on diversity, recruitment, retention, and workplace equity initiatives. Familiarity with federal and state compliance requirements related to EEO, ADA, and civil rights programs. Experience developing or supporting employee engagement, outreach, training, or workforce inclusion programs. Ability to analyze workforce trends and support initiatives promoting equitable employment practices. A finalist for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including a criminal record check and Department of Revenue (DOR) check. Pre-Hire Process Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants must agree to and successfully satisfy: (i) a comprehensive name-based and fingerprint-based background check of his/her state and federal criminal history records information from all U.S. states, the District of Columbia and certain U.S. Territories and from some foreign nations; (ii) an employment reference check, and (iii) a satisfactory review of his/her driving records to be eligible for this position. About MassDOT The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOT's divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions. Minimum Entrance Requirements This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position. Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Legal Services Organization: Massachusetts Department of Transportation Title: *Director of Affirmative Action Compliance & EEO Programs-MassDOT/MBTA (Administrator VI) Location: Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 260003FR
