CIVIL RIGHTS SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)
Schaumburg, IL, US, 60196
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position TItle: Technical Manager IV
Closing Date/Time: 10/16/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly; Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition Policy.
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number REQ#41607- IPR#47425
Position Overview
This position is accountable for providing technical and administrative support for confidential and sensitive civil rights matters by performing thorough complaint investigations, providing accurate data collection and statistical analyses for civil rights complaints, and ensuring compliance with civil rights laws and regulations within the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) Regions 1 and 2.
Essential Functions
- Investigates, documents, analyzes information to prepare reports and makes recommendations on complaints of employment discrimination and harassment.
- Provides accurate analyses and statistical data for monitoring personnel transactions and implementing AA Plan. Assists with ensuring compliance with state/federal civil rights laws for the assigned geographical areas.
- Represents the department in judicial and administrative proceedings resulting from discrimination complaints. May be required to present completed investigations to the Civil Rights Committee.
- Provides civil rights counseling and/or training to management staff and employees so that all levels of employees are informed of their rights and obligations.
- Assists in the development of civil rights training programs for management staff and employees.
- Provides support to the Bureau of Civil Rights’ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator and assists in making accommodation decisions.
- Performs other AA related duties as required and/or assigned.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conductive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in business, public administration, human services, social sciences, or legal studies PLUS two years of experience completing investigation reports, processing human resource documents, interpreting state/federal civil rights laws, conducting criminal or civil investigations, analyzing and/or auditing organizational policies, investigating discrimination complaints, or any combination thereof; OR Eight years of experience completing investigation reports, processing human resource documents, interpreting state/federal civil rights laws, conducting criminal or civil investigations, analyzing and/or auditing organizational policies, investigating discrimination complaints, or any combination thereof.
Preferred Qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal civil rights laws and regulations.
• Ability to investigate, document, analyze, and provide accurate statistical analyses and reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials, and external entities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute administrative or technical program requirements.
• Ability to plan and direct efforts of employees for efficient accomplishment of program objectives.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
• Valid driver’s license.
• Occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
• Successful completion of a background check.
- All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Civil Rights Specialists.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196
Work Office: Office of Business & Workforce Diversity/Bureau of Civil Rights
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation ; Legal, Audit & Compliance
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State
employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior
to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector
General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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