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THE POSITION Are you ready to influence how transportation projects support fairness and opportunity across the Commonwealth. Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 and help strengthen programs that aim to ensure diverse business participation in statewide construction work. This role gives you the chance to guide important compliance efforts and collaborate with professionals across many agencies.

Apply today for a career offering meaningful analytical and leadership experience while also contributing to responsible and inclusive infrastructure development. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the administration of statewide opportunity programs connected to transportation contracts and project delivery. Your work will focus on program evaluation, compliance monitoring, goal setting, and coordination with many internal and external partners.

As an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties: Program Management: Develop and manage statewide Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and DB programs in alignment with federal and state regulations Goal Evaluation: Analyze and approve project participation goals prior to advertisement to support consistency with annual standards Contract Oversight: Monitor construction projects from advertisement through 'notice to proceed' and review bid packages, sealed bids, and contract actions for compliance Compliance Review: Assess DBE commitments, Good Faith Efforts, and subcontractor qualifications and recommend actions when requirements are not met Team Leadership: Lead interdisciplinary review teams and prepare recommendations related to Good Faith Efforts for approval by agency leadership Technical Guidance: Provide support to contractors and partners on Engineering and Construction Management System (ECMS) requirements, certification procedures, and statewide minority attainment systems Interested in learning more. Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS). Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 or Human Resource Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.

You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.

Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work.

Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs

To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.