Position Information

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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleAffirmative Action Compliance Specialist - Region 3

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address 333 East Washington Street

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13202

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Non- Competitive: Six years of experience in the review, investigation, and/or evaluation of compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, rules and regulations; in the planning, development, implementation, and review of programs dealing with equal employment opportunity, human rights, affirmative action, minority business program coordination, and/or labor relations directly relating to affirmative action; or in the development and administration of programs designed to facilitate minority community access to employment or business opportunities in the public and private sector. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will be responsible for assuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, public and private not-for-profit organizations, and minority, women and disadvantaged businesses doing business with the Department of Transportation and its sub-recipients comply with Federal and state Equal Opportunity Statues, rules, regulations, policies, and Executive Orders governing business receiving public funds for goods and services.

The incumbent will:
• Provide technical assistance to Department staff, consultants and contractors to achieve or maintain contractual compliance;
• Prepare regular reports of program activities for the agency and other State and Federal agencies;
• Monitor contract activity and progress to ensure contractual compliance;
• Conduct site visits to ensure contractual compliance;
• Meet with contractors to discuss and negotiate solutions regarding steps needed to effect program compliance;
• Provide training for the designated Affirmative Action Officers of consultants, contractors, etc.;
• Investigate and resolve complaints from the public, and individuals about the program or individual contractors;
• Coordinate program activities within the agency and with Federal, State, and local agencies and organization; and
• Meet with community groups, contractors, labor unions, consultants, minority organizations, etc., to discuss the program, promote acceptance and understanding.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Additional Comments Civil Service Title: Compliance Specialist 1

Region 3, Construction Group, Senator Hughes State Office Building, Syracuse, NY, Onondaga County

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. _______________________________________

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Nicole Clark, Regional Personnel Specialist

Telephone

Fax 315-428-4283

Email Address R3-HR-personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street New York State Department of Transportation

333 East Washington Street

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13202

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R03-24-71 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 28, 2024