External Civil Rights Specialist (Administrator II) - Pueblo

Civil Rights Administrator II

This position supports the Region 2 Civil Rights Office in promoting equal opportunity and helping ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights requirements across CDOT programs and projects. The office works with CDOT employees, local agencies, consultants, contractors, and other partners to support fair and consistent implementation of civil rights programs.

As the Civil Rights Administrator II, you will support external civil rights programs for Region 2 construction projects, with a primary focus on local agency projects. Responsibilities include supporting federally funded projects, contract and labor compliance, equal opportunity and DBE/ESB programs, on-the-job training, Title VI, site visits, project outreach, and staff training. The position also provides guidance to employees on Equal Opportunity, DBE, Labor, Contract, and OJT compliance.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide guidance and technical support to employees, contractors, consultants, and local agencies regarding Civil Rights program requirements, including DBE/ESB, OJT, labor compliance, and federally aided construction projects.
• Assist with oversight of Civil Rights program requirements by reviewing contract provisions, monitoring compliance, conducting outreach, troubleshooting issues, and making recommendations related to contractor noncompliance.
• Administer and monitor the DBE program for active construction projects, including reviewing sublet applications for compliance with DBE and FHWA requirements.
• Support the statewide DBE goal-setting process by evaluating and determining DBE goals for consultant contracts and implementing applicable DBE-specific requirements.
• Monitor OJT programs and requirements to ensure compliance with applicable special provisions, specifications, and regulations.
• Monitor labor compliance on construction projects, including applying Davis-Bacon and other applicable federal requirements, conducting site visits and required interviews, reviewing payroll information, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Conduct federally mandated Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance reviews, including reviewing contractor employment practices and evaluating compliance with EEO, Affirmative Action, labor, OJT, and DBE requirements.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, documentation, and recommendations related to compliance reviews and identified issues, and maintain required records.
• Monitor contractor reporting requirements, including FHWA workforce data, labor interviews, and quarterly labor information.
• Conduct investigations into labor complaints, determine back-wage liabilities, document violations, and evaluate compliance with contract specifications and federal regulations.
• Provide technical assistance to contractors, local agencies, consultants, and CDOT staff to address identified compliance issues and recommend corrective actions or sanctions when appropriate.
• Provide front-end helpdesk support and user training for contractor payroll software systems, including LCP Tracker, B2Gnow, and related systems.
• Conduct payroll audits and review software systems and processes to identify opportunities for enhancement and streamlining.
• Present Civil Rights information at preconstruction meetings and provide assistance regarding tracking requirements, payroll submissions, software access, and appropriate sublet requests.
• Travel to construction project sites, attend meetings, and perform other required program responsibilities, including occasional overnight travel.

Work Environment:

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
• You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
• Required to attend meetings, trainings, project site visits, as well as conduct investigations. Estimated 7-10 day/month travel.
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of full-time professional work experience with a primary focus on employee relations, human resources management, and/or employment investigations.
• OR
• Education and Experience: A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 5 years:
• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in in Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources Management, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Organizational Development, Public Administration or another field of study closely related to the duties of this position (College transcripts and/or Official NACES Report is required).
• Experience in employee relations, human resources management, and/or employment investigations will be considered
• Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
• College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
• Conditions of Employment:
• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.