Description
The Opportunity:
The Washington State Department of Transportation Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) is seeking to fill a vital role within the division. They are seeking an experienced and passionate professional for the role of Community Engagement and Environmental Justice Manager.

The purpose of this position is to provide coordination, monitoring, review, and oversight to all aspects of the departments policies, procedures, programs, projects and services for compliance with the non-discrimination provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, including Limited English Proficiency and Environmental Justice. This includes monitoring and oversight of all recipients who receive federal funds through WSDOT including cities, counties, Local Planning agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Regional Transportation Planning Organizations, and others. This Manager, using exceptional project management skills, will work with staff to enhance the agency’s’ Title VI, Environmental Justice and Limited English Proficiency Programs.

The incumbent will be an experienced manager and coach with exceptional communication and mediation skills. This position will also be responsible for managing WSDOT’s Pre-Apprenticeship Support Services Program, Equal Employment Opportunity Program, Capacity Building Mentorship Program, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Support Services Program and On-the-Job Training Support Services Program.

At WSDOT, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. To learn more, please watch the following video: Why WSDOT?

This position will perform the following work:

• Monitor and provide oversight on activities related to the Title VI program.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the agency concerning implementation and operations of non-discrimination requirements under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This includes federal special emphasis areas including Environmental Justice, Limited English Proficiency in addition to the non-discrimination provisions of Title VI.
• Develop and implement statewide guidance, technical assistance, and training to agency staff, cities, counties, municipalities, contractors, and other sub-recipients on Title VI issues.
• Conduct conciliation conferences, review and approve corrective application plans as they relate to cases of non-compliance.
• Maintain files on each sub-recipient with an approved Title VI program.

At a minimum, a candidate for this position must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Currently certified, or able to obtain certification prior to hire through WSDOT approved processes as Bilingual skills with one or more of the top five limited English proficiency languages (i.e. Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese and/or Korean) in Washington State.
• Five years of management experience.
• Five years of regulatory enforcement experience.
• Two years of experience in and understanding of the design/construction process and contract procurement.
• Five years of experience of working with diverse audiences.
• Two years of experience creating strategic plans to support agency priorities.
• Two years of experience in community outreach, engagement or civil rights.

How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply” button at the top of this announcement. You may need to set up an account profile. To be considered for this position you will need to answer the supplemental questions, as part of the supplemental questions you will need to provide a letter of interest. Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.

Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Eirik Landes at LandesE@wsdot.wa.gov.  Please reference recruitment number 20DOT-HQ-0W445.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.