Equity Compliance Coordinator (Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) invites experienced individuals to apply for the position of Equity Compliance Coordinator (Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 1) within the Office of Equity in Newington.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Join an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• First Shift
• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday.
• This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office. 

THE ROLE
The Office of Equity is located within the Office of the Commissioner and is responsible for overseeing major Civil Rights programs and compliance including the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program, the Contractor Compliance Program, and the Title VI Program.

The purpose of CTDOT’s On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program, which is federally required, is to create a more diverse and inclusive transportation construction industry by creating job opportunities for underrepresented populations, including minorities, women and economically disadvantaged individuals. The program offers various training opportunities in the transportation construction field and allows trainees to receive the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful on the job.

The Equity Compliance Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring contractors are complying with training requirements as part of their contract with CTDOT. This position collects and reviews contractor documentation to ensure that training requirements have been met on a project. This position also performs on-site reviews and interviews to evaluate the progress of trainees and ensure training is being conducted according to guidelines and will be responsible for preparing reports and program proposals as needed to obtain federal funding. The Equity Compliance Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the OJT Supportive Services program, and establishing partnering relationships with community-based organizations and labor organizations, to develop workforce development goals and strategies for worker retention in heavy and highway construction. Traveling will be required for this position.
 

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,000 individuals statewide in five distinct bureaus. It is our mission to provide a safe, accessible, and efficient multimodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.