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Manager, Workforce Opportunity (Equal Opportunity Manager 1)
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Manager, Workforce Opportunity (Equal Opportunity Manager 1)
Salary
$74,191.00 - $112,666.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-80477-05224
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Equal Optnty
Opening Date
04/22/2024
Closing Date
5/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
05224
Position Number
50694507
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00083600
Bureau / Division
TR Equal Optnty
Worksite Address
400 North Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Erica Nesbitt
Contact Email
ernesbitt@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
The Department of Transportation, Bureau of Equal Opportunity is seeking an experienced candidate to lead the development and oversight of a workforce opportunity program. We are looking to expand our Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program and On-the-Job Training Program.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career path helping others, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will work to ensure equity in PennDOT’s workforce development programs, services, and activities that utilize state or federal funds. You will oversee the planning, development and implementation of program requirements and related educational curriculum, while monitoring deliverables to ascertain effectiveness. Supervision is exercised over several professional staff positions. Guidance is provided to PennDOT executive team members, managers, and supervisors regarding equal opportunity policies and programs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50694507) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
This position is eligible for alternate work schedule.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 3; or
Four years of professional experience in an equal employment opportunity or human resources program including one year of supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training including one year of supervisory experience.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 3 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time professional experience in an equal employment opportunity program or human resources program do you possess?
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional experience in an equal employment opportunity or in human resources program in a supervisory capacity?
Yes
No
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
How much graduate coursework have you completed in public, business, hospital or personnel administration; industrial relations; industrial engineering; psychology; sociology; social work; human development; guidance and counseling; vocational counseling, or in other fields closely related to the equal employment opportunity field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
08
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM PLANNING
Plans and directs federal and state equal opportunity or affirmative action activities to ensure the equitable delivery of programs, services, and activities to both internal and external customers.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING equal opportunity AND affirmative action programs, services, or activities.
B. I have experience PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING equal opportunity OR affirmative action programs, services, or activities.
C. I have experience IMPLEMENTING equal opportunity or affirmative action programs.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to employment law.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
10
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to program planning or implementing
The type(s) of equal opportunity or affirmative action programs, services, or activities you planned
Your level of responsibility
11
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROGRAM EVALUATION
Monitors various equal employment opportunity programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational goals and objectives. Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing projects and prepares recommendations for improving their effectiveness or to take corrective action when needed. Analyzes data to make programmatic decisions.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience monitoring and evaluating programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational goals and objectives. I provided recommendations for improvements or corrective action as needed.
B. I have experience monitoring and evaluating programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational goals and objectives, but I did NOT provide recommendations for improvements or corrective action.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to program evaluation, data analysis, data collection, or statistics.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
13
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to program evaluation
The types of recommendations you made
Your level of responsibility
14
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND STANDARDS
Directs the development of agency policies, procedures, and objectives to implement federal and state programs of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for employees, contractors, and customers. Monitors agency compliance with established policies, procedures and standards. Implements changes as needed.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience DEVELOPING equal opportunity policies, procedures, and standards. I was also responsible for IMPLEMENTING changes to these standards and procedures as necessary.
B. I have experience IMPLEMENTING equal opportunity policies, procedures, and standards. I PROVIDED FEEDBACK AND RECOMMENDATIONS for changes to standards and procedures developed by someone else.
C. I have experience developing human resources related policies, procedures, and standards.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to policy development.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
16
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to policies, procedures, and standards
The types of policies, procedures, and standards you developed or implemented
Your level of responsibility
17
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
18
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – TRAINING
Directs the development of equal employment opportunity, civil rights compliance, contract compliance, and discrimination training packages to agency staff. Provides training to staff to prepare for program/plan implementation.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience DEVELOPING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TRAINING PROGRAMS. I was responsible for developing the content and providing the training to staff.
B. I have experience DEVELOPING TRAINING UNRELATED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS. I was responsible for developing the content and providing the training to staff.
C. I have experience providing training to staff utilizing pre-existing content.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to training.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
19
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type(s) of training you developed or delivered and to whom
Your level of responsibility
20
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
21
WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides guidance and technical support to executives, managers, and supervisors regarding equal opportunity policies and programs to ensure compliance. Meets with agency managers and customers to provide program assistance, encourage compliance, interpret regulations, and delineate program objectives.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance in identifying needs or areas for improvement. I was responsible for answering questions and recommending possible solutions to problems or concerns.
B. I have experience providing technical assistance in identifying needs or areas for improvement. I answered questions, but I did NOT recommend possible solutions to problems or concerns.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public relations, counseling, public speaking, psychology, or sociology.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
22
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to the technical assistance you provided and to whom
The types of solutions you recommended
Your level of responsibility
23
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
24
WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Prepares detailed narrative and statistical reports on equal employment opportunity initiatives, complaint investigations, or compliance which include findings and recommendations. Composes legal agreements, grant proposals, letters, and other documents.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience preparing narrative or statistical reports on equal employment opportunity initiatives, complaint investigations, or compliance which include findings and recommendations. I was RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FINAL DOCUMENT that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.
B. I have experience preparing narrative or statistical reports on equal employment opportunity initiatives, complaint investigations, or compliance which include findings and recommendations. I was RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPILING A PORTION OF THE DOCUMENT, but someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.
C. I have experience preparing narrative or statistical reports on human resources initiatives, complaint investigations, or compliance not related to equal employment opportunity.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, or communications.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
25
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The types of documents you prepared
Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov