MANAGER, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE - 55008218

Requisition No: 841064 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: MANAGER, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE - 55008218

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55008218 

Salary:  $99,709.00 - $129,036.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2024 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Manager, Equal Opportunity Office

909 / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON: Stephanie Iliff    

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-5230     

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Stephanie.Iliff@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED ANNUALLY HIRING SALARY: $99,709 - $129,036

Salary commensurate with experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance. 

Are you looking to be part of an organization that is considered one of the best in the nation? Are you looking to work for a dynamic multibillion-dollar organization? Do you want to be part of a team where culture, trust, relationships, respect, empowerment, and communication are the pillars of the organization? Then read on!

Joining the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) means being part of an organization that is on the cutting edge of transportation infrastructure and technology. FDOT is a team of highly dedicated individuals who are not afraid to chase breakthrough innovation to serve the people of Florida.

We are currently seeking applicants to join our team as Equal Opportunity Manager. This role serves the agency in the following ways:

• This position is designated by the Secretary as the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer for FDOT and is responsible for administering all aspects of the Department's EEO/AA and DBE programs. 

• Leads and directs the Florida Unified Certification Program; certifies firms as DBEs in compliance with federal regulations; prepares a DBE Program Plan; collects the necessary data to measure DBE goal attainment in compliance with federal guidelines; reports monthly DBE achievement to the Executive Board.

• Develops an affirmative action plan for the Department; conducts investigations on discrimination and sexual harassment complaints; works with Department managers in developing and implementing EEO/AA policies and procedures; works with outside entities such as Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Commission on-Human Relations and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on EEO/AA issues. 

• Administers the EEO Contract Compliance and On-the-Job Training Programs; prepares the annual EEO Program Plan for the FHWA and FTA; develops procedures and provides guidance for technical assistance and training to the district contract compliance managers and resident compliance specialists. 

• Prepares a Title VI Program Plan and Accomplishments Report for FHWA.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is designated by the Secretary as the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer for FDOT and is responsible for administering all aspects of the Department's EEO/AA and DBE programs. 

Leads and directs the Florida Unified Certification Program; certifies firms as DBEs in compliance with federal regulations; prepares a DBE Program Plan; collects the necessary data to measure DBE goal attainment in compliance with federal guidelines; reports monthly DBE achievement to the Executive Board.

Develops an affirmative action plan for the Department; conducts investigations on discrimination and sexual harassment complaints; works with Department managers in developing and implementing EEO/AA policies and procedures; works with outside entities such as Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Commission on-Human Relations and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on EEO/AA issues. 

Administers the EEO Contract Compliance and On-the-Job Training Programs; prepares the annual EEO Program Plan for the FHWA and FTA; develops procedures and provides guidance for technical assistance and training to the district contract compliance managers and resident compliance specialists. 

Prepares a Title VI Program Plan and Accomplishments Report for FHWA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to collect, evaluate and organize data in a logical manner and provide oral and written reports. Ability to comprehend statutes, rules and regulations and apply the theory to actual situations. Skill in reviewing data and identifying incomplete or inaccurate information; Ability to use various computer applications and programs (Equal Opportunity Reporting System, Access, Excel, Word, etc.).  Knowledge of techniques for effectively dealing with people in a tactful and courteous manner. Knowledge of interviewing techniques. Skilled in interpreting and applying federal regulations. Knowledge of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other EEO related laws and regulations. Ability to adapt quickly. Strongly motivated. Seeks solutions. Ability to communicate and mediate. Proficient public speaking skills. Can tackle challenging situations, processes, and projects.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a level 1 background check. The incumbent of this position has financial disclosure responsibility.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.