Remote Human Rights Researcher Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Under the general direction of the External Civil Rights (ECR) Program Managers, this position is responsible for implementation and monitoring of ADOT's external federal civil rights programs mandated requirements for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA), and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This position provides guidance and training on external civil rights requirements and will evaluate documents submitted for compliance, review, and will process discrimination related complaints. This position is necessary and required to provide support to ADOT's ECR Programs.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Implementing, monitoring, and ensuring ADOT's compliance with its federal external civil rights mandated requirements. Develop and refine processes as needed to continuously improve.
Oversee compliance activities to ensure that divisions, facilities, local governments, sub-recipients, grantees, cons/contractors receiving federal funds from ADOT and private businesses under contract or agreement are performing services/activities in compliance in accordance with federal and state rules, regulations and laws.
Conducting on-site compliance reviews of divisions, facilities, local government, sub-recipients, grantees, consultants/contractors receiving federal funds from ADOT and private businesses under contract or agreement are performing services/activities on behalf of ADOT; preparing reports, documents and resolving customer stakeholder issues.

Knowledge of:
Federal and State Civil Rights Laws, regulations, and statutes which govern ADOT and Federal Government (FHWA, FTA, FAA, FMCSA, and NHTSA) external civil rights compliance policies and procedures.
Federal regulations related to civil rights compliance and investigations.
Civil Rights, State Transportation Programs and/or Local Government transportation programs.
Statistical and/or audition principles.
Organizational principles and procedure development.
Proficiency of understanding and implementing compliance requirements.
Skills in:
Planning and organization.
Verbal and written communication.
Analytical and problem solving.
Interviewing and interpersonal skills.
Data Analysis and report writing.
Interpreting statutes, policies, and procedures.
Basic field data collection techniques.
Google workspace.
Ability to:
Meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Gather and analyze data.
Write clear and concise reports, letters or other material.
Analyze facts, interpret laws and regulations, draw logical conclusions, and make informed decisions.
Provide training and present information, respond to verbal questions appropriately.

A minimum of two or more years working experience in applying principles and practices in civil rights or compliance.

Valid driver's license.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.