Civil Rights Administrative Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Assist in the administration and management of the VDOT Salem District's Contract Compliance Program. This position will assist with ensuring contractor compliance with all applicable Civil Rights laws and regulations. This position will provide administrative support for the District Civil Rights programs under the supervision of the VDOT Civil Rights Manager(s).

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Experience in contract interpretation and working knowledge of highway construction related activities and industry practices.
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently plan, direct, implement and monitor program areas.
• Ability to conduct detailed investigations, prepare specialized reports, making recommendations based on findings with little supervision.
• Ability to analyze program data for complex issues, reach logical conclusions and make recommendations to VDOT Civil Rights manager, and work effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to convey information, present facts, and make sound arguments of relevance on Civil Rights matters.
• Ability to provide policy guidance and information to management, employees, and contractors.
• Skills in consulting, identifying compliance issues and negotiating.
• Ability to use computers with knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of federal and state EEO and labor laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management and related laws, rules and regulations.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in the business, human resources, public policy or related field desired.
• Experience managing a business office.
• Experience with Equal Opportunity related issues and concerns.
• Experience working with internal program areas along within highway construction environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job is performed in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and tablets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, drive, lift things, use hands and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. This position typically works 40 or more hours per week. Shift generally begins around 8:00 a.m. and will last a minimum of 8 hours. Work will take place weekly, Monday through Friday.

Travel

While position is located in Salem, Va., some travel to local construction sites within a 2 hour or less drive may be required. Additionally, out of town travel may be necessary to attend trainings, conferences, and meetings.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a client background check if asked.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

RICH ENGINEERING is committed to equal opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

RICH ENGINEERING has been and will continue be an equal opportunity employer as per AAP outlined in employee handbook.