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Working Title: Civil Rights Certification Specialist

Job Class: Transportation Program Specialist 3

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 82827

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/26/2024

• Closing Date : 01/15/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Civil Rights / Civil Rights

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Occasional

• Salary Range: $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / annually

• Job Class Option : Contract Compliance

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul. This position will have the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

As a Civil Rights Certification Specialist, you will be a part of a dynamic team that supports the participation of minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses in MnDOT projects. This team is responsible for administering MnDOT’s small business programs, and this role will involve processing new DBE applications for certification, investigating and auditing DBE firms on eligibility criteria and assisting with interstate applications, and annual Declarations of Eligibility (DOE’s). This position is active in the Minnesota Unified Certification Program (MnUCP) and the Certification Application Committee (CAC). This position is also a member of the Office of Civil Rights Small Business Contracting unit. In addition, you will participate in team efforts to advance small business participation by creating ongoing relationships and mutual understanding with internal and external stakeholders, identifying levers for change and process improvement, and serving as an ambassador for civil rights issues and small business participation.

Occasional in state travel is required (approx. 10% of the time).

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of professional experience in civil rights, contract administration, or contract compliance work that demonstrates the following:

• Experience analyzing information sufficient to determine accuracy and compliance.

• Experience interpreting and applying government regulations, rules and policies.

• Experience utilizing databases sufficient to update, track and manipulate information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil rights history, understanding of discrimination and resulting social and economic disparities.

• A graduate degree or Juris Doctor.

• Knowledge of the highway heavy construction industry and/or contract management principles and practices and how they are applied to government contracting.

• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to civil rights programs.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.