Job Description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 23-0073

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 15 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $5,713 to $6,949 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

This vacancy position is a permanent, full-time position with the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant\'s qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Duties Summary

The Civil Rights Specialist V class serves as the department\'s principal subject matter specialist and advisor for one or more department-wide civil rights programs; and/or is predominantly responsible for performing the most difficult and complex program development and evaluation activities for one or more department-wide civil rights programs; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Such work involves performing extensive and intensive work in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating one or more of the department\'s civil rights programs; developing policies and procedures, and coordinating department efforts to ensure compliance with civil rights laws, rules, regulations and requirements, and resolving the most complex civil rights issues. A position in this class is delegated considerable independence in solving problems and dealing with officials of various agencies. The work requires frequent dealings with major, unprecedented and controversial matters involving difficult and complex administrative and technical problems requiring the identification of problem areas and development and recommendation of strategies, policies and solutions. May supervise the work of one or more lower level civil rights specialists.

This position is located in the Office of Civil Rights, Office of the Director, Department of Transportation. This position is responsible for ensuring overall departmental compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The duties and responsibilities of this position include providing advice and assistance on all ADA matters; evaluating all Department of Transportation facilities, program, activities, services and employment practices; developing and implementing a departmental compliance plan; establishing new and revising existing policies, rules and procedures relating to ADA; and receiving and investigating grievances on programs, practices and employment.

This position will also provide technical assistance and expertise in the areas of reasonable accommodations, investigations and resolution of civil rights complaints, data collection methods and procedures; and securing and conducting civil rights training.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Please review the required Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities outlined in the Minimum Qualification Requirements link below, and which includes, in part,
Knowledge of the V level: "Applicants\' knowledge of civil rights laws, rules and regulations; issues of and principles and practices governing a civil rights program(s) must be commensurate with the scope and level of complexity of the duties and responsibilities reflected in the respective class." (emphasis added)

Basic Education: Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

General Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional or other responsible analytical work experience which involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems; and identifying, evaluating and analyzing issues involved and understanding and applying various statutory provisions, rules or regulations to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action. Such experience MUST have demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing, apply problem solving methods and techniques and prepare clear and concise written reports of findings and recommendations for action; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Specialized Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved responsibility for ensuring an agency\'s compliance with civil rights requirements in one or more areas (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Title VI, Equal Employment Opportunity); developing, implementing and coordinating a program/activities to ensure compliance with civil rights requirements; monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness and recommending improvements, e.g., new and revised programs, policies, procedures, and laws; investigating and participating in the resolution of civil rights complaints and charges; and advising agency personnel and others on civil rights laws and regulations and court rulings relative to interpretations and program implications.

Selective Certification Requirement (Americans with Disabilities Act Experience): In order to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of ADA rules, regulations and accessibility guidelines; and the ability to coordinate the ADA program to ensure overall compliance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations; interpret and apply ADA policies, rules and procedures; and analyze and solve problems relating to ADA.

Therefore, certification of eligibles shall be restricted to those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the class Civil Rights Specialist V AND whose work experience included ONE (1) year of experience which demonstrated the ADA knowledge and abilities described above.
This experience may have been gained concurrently or separately in meeting the minimum qualification requirements for the class Civil Rights Specialist V.

Driver\'s License: Applicants must possess a valid driver\'s license at the time of appointment.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please .

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Other Information

The State of Hawai\'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
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ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
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Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office\'s Levels of Review.

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