Civil Rights Programs and Compliance Specialist 2 (PCN: 25N25007)

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Civil Rights Office is looking for a Civil Rights Programs and Compliance Specialist 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing: 
The main and primary duties of the FAA Civil Rights Office (CRO) Specialist (25N25007) is to ensure Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 compliance and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance by all departmental program areas and sub-recipients on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) assisted projects, programs and activities funded through the department.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Civil Rights Office is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all businesses and personnel on Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) projects. DOT&PF's policy is to ensure that no person be excluded from participation, or be denied benefits, based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, disability, or national origin.  Our Mission is to promote fair and equitable public service, advocating non-discriminatory treatment in providing transportation services.  Our Vision is to ensure transportation services are provided in a non-discriminatory manner.  

This position's continued efforts in data collection required and reporting to aid the Civil Rights Office with determining compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations of State-owned airports. This position will provide oversight and leadership for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliance with the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program requirements in the department.

This position will be vital to the Civil Rights Office as they will be responsible for accurately tracking federal funds used within the aviation portion of the department and will have day-day oversight/communication with the FAA division office, airport staff, and the national aviation Civil Rights Office team to ensure compliance on all FAA laws and regulations as they pertain to Civil Rights. 

The incumbent will enjoy being a member of a small but talented, positive and focused team full of   welcoming researchers, ADA/Title VI/DBE/OJT/SBE specialists, and contract compliance officers.

The incumbent will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience with the support for career advancement. 

The working environment you can expect:
This position is located at 2200 East 42nd Avenue in the Annex Building in Anchorage. The building is located at the intersection of Lake Otis & Tudor. It is a shared office with another member of the Civil Rights Office team. Work is primarily conducted in an office setting at a computer or collaborating with others.

Who we are looking for:
The Civil Rights Office is not only looking for technical abilities in its employees, but also for a high level of self-management, effective oral and written communication skills, adaptability to a dynamic and changing work environment, and a strong decision making skills. To be successful in the position a candidate will need the following core competencies:

• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. 
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs 

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications.  Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.  

Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in

• Labor Law: Knowledge of state and Federal employment laws, regulations, guidelines, and legal precedents related to hiring practices, equal employment opportunity, and wage and hour restrictions.
• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
• Contracting/Procurement: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.

equivalent to those typically gained by:

professional experience monitoring contractor activities and administering construction contracts to ensure compliance with laws and regulations such as Affirmative Action, Equal Employment, Opportunity, and nondiscrimination.

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY 
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are: Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.   

EDUCATION 
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:  

Name: Taylor White

Phone: (907) 269-0715

Email: taylor.white@alaska.gov