Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer (Administrator III)

Salary

$64,828.00 - $108,780.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2588-MTA-11-10.31.23JF

Department

Maryland Transit Administration

Opening Date

10/31/2023

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Description

Maryland Transit Administration

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer (Administrator III)

Grade 18, Job #2588-MTA-11-10.31.23JF

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

The Maryland Transit Administration is recruiting for an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer (Administrator III) in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or job function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Job Duties:

The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer position within the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance Programs (EOCP) will administer the MTA EEO Program in accordance with state and federal laws. The EEO Program areas include investigation and tracking of complaints of discrimination and bullying; requests for religious accommodations and reasonable accommodation requests made according to Maryland’s anti-discrimination state laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); diversity initiatives; training for new employee orientation; new supervisor training; and statewide sexual harassment training.

This position will investigate complaints of discrimination and workplace harassment, coordinate investigations, and develop and administer training on various workplace EEO program areas. This position will also prepare investigative documents for external government agencies such as the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) recommending corrective action; reviewing and recommending approval of reasonable and religious accommodations; reviewing and approving recruitment selection plans, interview summary forms, and selection from previous interview forms; and assisting in providing technical assistance to various mid-level managers and senior managers regarding all EEO Program and affirmative action areas.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here : MDOT Benefits Guide

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Selective Qualification: Two and one-half ( 2.5) years of experience implementing an equal opportunity program in employment or equal access and ensuring adherence to fair practice standards, and two (2) of the years must be in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and associated equal opportunity/equal access program management.

A Selective Qualification is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective Qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or ability). No substitutions are allowed for a selective qualification.

Notes:

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate-level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-to-year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations, or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact the office of Human Resources at the number(s) listed below:

410-757-3860

The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The State of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

Please Note: (MTA) is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call 410-545-5554.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 10/31/23

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have five (5) years of experience in administrative or professional work?

• Yes

• No

  03

  If you have indicated "Yes" to Question #2, please provide the following: 1. Dates of employment (month and year); 2. Name of employer; 3. Title of position: Your response to this question must be reflected on the application form in order to receive credit. You may list more than one position if necessary. If you answered "No", type N/A.

  04

  Do you have one (1) year of experience involving one or more of the following areas?

• Supervision of employees

• Overseeing and coordinating general operations of a unit

• Applying rules and regulations

• Exercising responsibility for the development of policies and procedures

• None of the above

  05

  Do you have three (3) years of experience implementing and equal opportunity program in employment or equal access and ensuring adherence to fair practice standards?

• Yes

• No

  06

  If you have indicated "Yes" to Question #5. Please provide the following: 1. Dates of employment (month and year); 2. Name of employer; 3. Title of position Your response to this question must be reflected on the application form in order to receive credit. You may list more than one position if necessary. If you answered "No", type N/A.

  07

  Do you have two and one half (2.5) of years of experience in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and associated equal opportunity/equal access program management?

• Yes

• No

  08

  If you have indicated "Yes" to Question #7. Please provide the following: 1. Dates of employment (month and year); 2. Name of employer; 3. Title of position Your response to this question must be reflected on the application form in order to receive credit. You may list more than one position if necessary. If you answered "No", type N/A.

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