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ADA and Title VI Compliance Specialist (ECRS4)
State of Washington
Dept. of Transportation
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$76,968 - $103,536
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves ensuring that a major bridge replacement program follows laws protecting people from discrimination based on disability, race, or language barriers, by creating policies, reviewing projects, and guiding partners to make services accessible and fair for everyone.
A good fit would be someone with experience in civil rights who enjoys analyzing data, solving compliance problems, and working with communities to promote equality in transportation projects.
Key Requirements
- Proven expertise in civil rights compliance, including Title VI, ADA, Environmental Justice, and Limited English Proficiency
- Experience developing and implementing policies, plans, and procedures for non-discrimination and accessibility
- Ability to provide guidance and oversight to agencies, consultants, contractors, and partners on compliance issues
- Skills in collecting, analyzing demographic data, and conducting reviews to identify discrimination patterns
- Competency in drafting reports, policies, and tracking mechanisms, plus implementing best practices
- Knowledge of mitigating adverse impacts in project design phases, especially for environmental justice
- Experience with community engagement, outreach, and providing language access services
Full Job Description
About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence.
Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state.
In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking External Civil Rights Specialist 4 to serve as an Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Title VI Compliance Specialist in Vancouver, WA.
Under the administrative direction of the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program's Assistant Director of Civil Rights & Equity, the ADA and Title VI Compliance Specialist is the program’s subject matter expert on compliance with Title VI, Environmental Justice (EJ), Limited English Proficiency (LEP), and the ADA.
This position develops and implements policies, plans, and procedures to ensure all IBR Program activities, services, and construction impacts comply with state and federal Civil Rights laws and provide fair treatment for all communities.
In this role, you will provide guidance and oversight to agencies, consultants, contractors, and other partners to ensure meaningful engagement, accessibility, and avoidance of different or unequal impacts.
A strong candidate will demonstrate expertise in civil rights compliance, program management, accessibility standards, and the ability to resolve complex compliance issues while fostering inclusive and fair outcomes.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the ADA and Title VI Compliance Specialist will:
- Lead Title VI and ADA compliance efforts across all IBR discipline areas, including design engineering, transportation, transit, structures, public engagement, and communications.
- Ensure the IBR programs and services are free from discrimination and equally accessible and usable.
- Advise and consult with IBR partner agencies.
- Provide meaningful language access services, as appropriate.
- Conduct regular reviews to collect and analyze data that may be useful in identifying and addressing any trends or patterns of discrimination.
- Collect and analyze demographic data, conduct research on and implement best practices, develop systems, policies, processes.
- Provide high level of expert guidance, assistance, and interpretation to internal and external partners.
- Draft policies, procedures, reports, and tracking mechanisms.
- Prevent, minimize, mitigate, or correct high and adverse impacts resulting from program activities as it relates to environmental justice within the design phase of projects.
- Assist with the development and implementation of community engagement and outreach.
- Participate virtually in outreach events outreach events with community-based organizations that represent small and disadvantaged businesses and workforce across Oregon and Washington.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- Civil Rights Compliance Expertise: Proven competency in performing professional-level responsibilities related to civil rights, investigations, compliance, or related fields, including applying policies and procedures effectively in real-world scenarios.
- Foundational Professional Skills: Ability to apply practical problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to professional workplace settings.
- Knowledge of Civil Rights Regulatory Frameworks: Working knowledge of civil rights policies and regulations, including Title VI, EJ, LEP, and the ADA, with the ability to interpret and apply them to program operations and stakeholder engagement.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Analytical and Conceptual Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of core concepts and strong analytical skills to assess complex civil rights issues and develop practical solutions or recommendations.
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate clearly and provide authoritative guidance on civil rights matters to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Language Proficiency for Access: Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one of the top LEP languages relevant to the program area, sufficient to support meaningful access to services.
Investigative Expertise: Certification or demonstrated expertise in civil rights investigation procedures, with ability to lead or contribute to formal investigations.
Proven ability to investigate complex civil rights complaints, including gathering evidence, conducting interviews, analyzing data, and producing legally defensible findings or reports.
*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes
- This position is eligible for remote work up to 100%, per supervisor approval.
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- 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, please visit www.uscis.gov
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.
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 available, including telework options for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees 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 Apply
Applications 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. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. 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 viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, 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.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 25DOT-HQ-05247-1 in the subject line.
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