Civil Rights Specialist (Title VI & EEO Specialist) #2110-200500-04

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

This position provides support for various tasks involving civil rights and transit related diversity programs.  This position is responsible for assuring compliance with the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program, administered under Circular 4704.1A, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Environmental Justice and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) FTA, administered under Circular 4702.1B.  This position administers, coordinates, and assures completion of the department’s Title VI and EEO program and submissions to the FTA in compliance with federal guidelines.

Audits, monitors, and provide regular reports to ensure EEO and Title VI compliance for the department and sub-recipients.

1. Perform Title VI equity analysis during changes to service and passenger fares
2. Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports relating to EEO and Title VI performance
3. Coordinates surveys of transit routes, facilities, and services ensuring compliance with federal Title VI and EEO guidelines
4. Track and investigate Title VI and EEO related complaints
5. Perform updates to the CATS Title VI and EEO programs ensuring federal compliance
6. Monitor and review contractors and subrecipient Title VI programs and compliance
7. Represent the organization during outreach initiatives
8. Perform training courses for EEO and Title VI employee awareness
9. Represents CATS at inter-departmental and intra-departmental meetings and activities
10. Providing additional support as needed

• Knowledge of FTA EEO Circular 4704.1A, EEO Requirements and Guidelines for FTA recipients
• Knowledge of FTA Circular 4702.1B, Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for FTA recipients
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word and other MS Office programs with the ability to learn new programs quickly. 
• Experience utilizing database programs and ability to access information from the Internet and intranet.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to execute tasks in a timely manner
• Research and analytical skills
• Knowledge of ARC GIS preferred
• Bi-lingual skills are preferred but not required

Bachelor’s Degree with three years of experience in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, Legal Affairs, or a related field.  

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.