Field Coordinator - Region 1
Program Analyst 2 – Field Coordinator – Region 1
Oregon Department of Transportation
Social Equity – Office of Civil Rights
Portland
The role:
Our Office of Civil Rights is recruiting for a field coordinator for our Region 1 Portland metro area! In this role, you will provide project construction direction and support – advising and assisting in the areas of data management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, and small business contracting programs. Apply today!
We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.
A day in the life:
- Provide technical advice on program regulations and guidelines.
- Work with regional staff to develop and present community outreach events in support of projects and programs.
- Conduct contract compliance reviews on federally assisted highway construction projects.
- Investigate and audit situations and develop corrective action plans, recommending procedural changes to help ensure compliance.
- Ensure contracting information is entered into our database system.
- Monitor methodologies and procedures for contracting information, determining areas for improvement.
- Review reports and complaints submitted by staff to verify contract compliance.
- Evaluate program operations to identify areas for improvement or non-compliance.
- Analyze, interpret and apply laws, rules and policies to advise staff.
- Conduct interviews for EEO compliance audits and reviews.
- Identify training related compliance problems and recommend training goals to improve compliance with regulations.
- Train staff members, contractors and stakeholders and identify training resources for customers.
- Frequent contact with federal and state stakeholders, contractors, local agencies, industry special interest groups and the public.
- Work is a typical office environment with frequent field work and regional travel required, including construction site visits and periodic overnight travel.
- To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, remote work options, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
- Live, work and play in Portland, Oregon!
What we need:
A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a related degree and two years of experience coordinating or administering a government-regulated program.
OR
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience coordinating or administering a government-regulated program.
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
The State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
- Demonstrated experience managing the administration of government-regulated programs such as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Emerging Small Business, Workforce Development, Title VI or other federal or state programs.
- Demonstrated experience in building collaborative partnerships with members of the contractor community, small business advocacy organizations, community-based resource organizations, and local and regional government entities or other stakeholder groups.
- A proven track record in developing and implementing methodologies or procedures for federal, state or other agency related programs and initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in resolving controversial issues and effectively mediating differences of opinion and belief systems.
- Success in project management, public involvement, monitoring and report generation.
Learn more and apply:
This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on January 26, 2022.
Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.
Questions? Call 971-273-8687 or email ODOTRecruitmentEM@odot.oregon.gov.
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer