Civil Rights Specialist

Pay Range: $61,774.00 - $101,927.00 Country: United States of America Address: 1401 PACIFIC AVE City: DALLAS, TX 75202 FLSA: Exempt Professionals: 02 - Professional (EEO-4-United States of America), 2D - Professionals - Business (EEO-SubCategory) General Summary: Responsible for investigating and tracking Title VI, EEO and ADA complaints. Provides quarterly/annual EEO, Title VI and ADA performance reports. Presents training courses for EEO, Title VI and ADA for employee awareness. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Evaluates Title VI equity analysis during changes to service and passenger fares Provides quarterly, and annual reports relating to EEO, Title VI and ADA performance Reviews survey routes, facilities, and services to ensure compliance with federal Title VI, EEO and ADA guidelines Investigates and tracks Title VI, EEO and ADA complaints Writes factual and thorough reports of investigations (personal testimony, documentation, observation and information request). Performs updates to the Title VI, EEO and ADA programs to ensure federal compliance Monitors and reviews contractors and subrecipient’s TITLE VI programs and ensure compliance Assists the agency during outreach initiatives Leads training courses for EEO, Title VI and ADA employee awareness Conducts training and self-development Represents DART at inter-departmental and intra-departmental meetings and activities Supports employee recognition and awards programs to help influence culture within the agency Meets and confers with EEOCE team (weekly/monthly/quarterly) Collaborates with cross-functional teams (engagement working group/ELR/legal, etc.) Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Social Work or related field. Two (2) years progressively responsible experience in administration of comprehensive civil rights compliance programs or similar field. Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles. Knowledge of FTA EEO Circular 4704.1A, EEO Requirements and Guidelines for FTA recipients Knowledge of FTA Circular 4702.1B, Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for FTA recipients Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and other MS Office programs with the ability to learn new programs quickly. Experience utilizing database programs and ability to access information from the Internet and intranet. Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to execute tasks in a timely manner #J-18808-Ljbffr