Civil Rights Specialist

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Job Location:

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1801 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Anticipated Salary: $59,000.00

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 07/20/2026

Under the general direction of the External Civil Rights (ECR) Program Managers, this position is responsible for implementation and monitoring of ADOT’s external federal civil rights programs mandated requirements for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA), and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This position provides guidance and training on external civil rights requirements and will evaluate documents submitted for compliance, review, and will process discrimination related complaints.

This position is necessary and required to provide support to ADOT’s ECR Programs.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Implementing, monitoring, and ensuring ADOT’s compliance with its federal external civil rights mandated requirements. Develop and refine processes as needed to continuously improve.

Oversee compliance activities to ensure that divisions, facilities, local governments, sub-recipients, grantees, consultants/contractors receiving federal funds from ADOT and private businesses under contract or agreement are performing services/activities in compliance in accordance with federal and state rules, regulations and laws.

Conducting on-site compliance reviews of divisions, facilities, local government, sub-recipients, grantees, consultants/contractors receiving federal funds from ADOT and private businesses under contract or agreement are performing services/activities on behalf of ADOT; preparing reports, documents and resolving customer stakeholder issues.

Knowledge of:

• Federal and State Civil Rights Laws, regulations, and statutes which govern ADOT and Federal Government (FHWA, FTA, FAA, FMCSA, and NHTSA) external civil rights compliance policies and procedures.
• Federal regulations related to civil rights compliance and investigations.
• Civil Rights, State Transportation Programs and/or Local Government transportation programs.
• Statistical and/or audition principles.
• Organizational principles and procedure development.
• Proficiency of understanding and implementing compliance requirements.

Skills in:

• Planning and organization.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Analytical and problem solving.
• Interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• Data Analysis and report writing.
• Interpreting statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Basic field data collection techniques.
• Google workspace.

Ability to:

• Meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Gather and analyze data.
• Write clear and concise reports, letters or other material.
• Analyze facts, interpret laws and regulations, draw logical conclusions, and make informed decisions.
• Provide training and present information, respond to verbal questions appropriately.

A minimum of two or more years working experience in applying principles and practices in civil rights or compliance.

Valid driver’s license.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all…