Civil Rights & Environmental Justice Manager (WMS2)

JOB About WSDOTWashington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state.
In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
The OpportunityWSDOT is currently seeking a Public Transportation - Civil Rights & Environmental Justice Manager to fill a new vacant position reporting to the Division Director in Olympia, WA.
This remote eligible position will supervise the Compliance Coordinator (TPS5) and provide direction and training to all (approximately 60) staff that work on Civil Rights and Environmental Justice issues.
In this role, you will ensure that projects funded by the Public Transportation Division (PTD) are developed and delivered in accordance with local, state, and federal standards surrounding Civil Rights, ADA, Title VI, DBE, HEAL Act, and Climate Commitment Act environmental justice requirements.
In addition, you will oversee and make program and project changes that lead to the implementation of PTD’s improved civil rights and programs.
This position will provide highly specialized technical assistance and work directly on the development, implementation and reporting of civil rights programs.
This position ensures the development and application of sophisticated techniques for specific evaluation of civil rights program implementation to determine impacts on the local and regional multimodal transportation system.
What to ExpectThe Civil Rights & Environmental Justice Manager is the main position within the PTD responsible to ensure that public transportation providers’ operating, capital equipment, and capital construction projects funded through state and federal grants are developed and delivered within the State and Federal requirements for Civil Rights and Environmental Justice.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Civil Rights & Environmental Justice Manager will: Develop implementation plans and continuous improvement methodologies surrounding civil rights and environmental justice requirements.
Oversee the evaluation of grantees to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and guidelines; recommend corrective actions when grantees are found non-compliant.
Ensure that the division evaluates internal processes and grantee projects for alignment with state and federal requirements.
Facilitate coordination with the Office of Equity and Civil Rights, grantees, regions, contractors and other WSDOT division to ensure the PTD and grantees are meeting federal requirements.
Represent the division and Federal Transit Administration to the agency and external partners on the development and implementation of complex issues necessary for WSDOT to be a champion of civil rights and environmental justice.
Ensure grants, including application processes, construction projects, and operating projects are aligned with applicable civil rights and environmental justice requirements.
Serve as a specialist on agency-wide and interagency interdisciplinary teams formed to solve complex transportation problems surrounding implementation of civil rights and environmental justice requirements.
Ensure the division and its grantees comply with applicable ADA, DBE, and Title VI requirements.
QualificationsTo be considered for this opportunity, the following are required: Thorough knowledge of most federal civil rights programs.
Experience and knowledge of common civil rights and environmental justice issues associated with design, construction, transportation operations with in-depth understanding of state and federal program structures and requirements with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple sets of partners while ensuring compliance.
Ability to coach and train internal and external staff and present in a formal classroom or informal workshop setting.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have: Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying all state and federal laws and regulations related to civil rights and environmental justice.
Demonstrated ability to write policy and procedures.
Familiarity with design and construction impacts on people’s ability to access the transportation system.
*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.
For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
Occasional in-state travel will be necessary to attend and/or support meetings, conferences, and project site visits.
This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established.
However, the first review of applications will be conducted December 13, 2023.
The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter.
It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT).
For more information, please visit www.
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Why WSDOT Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options.
Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more.
Go to State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?How to ApplyApplications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically.
Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary.
Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies.
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Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
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Contact UsFor inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Robyn Lovely at Robyn.
Lovely@wsdot.
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gov.
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