DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address:  Human Resources/Equal Opportunity
206 S. 17th Ave. 
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary Range: $62,850 - $72,851 

Anticipated Salary: $67,850.02

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 08/31/2026

This position is responsible for implementing and monitoring the agency's federally mandated Equal Opportunity Programs. This position provides guidance and training on equal opportunity requirements, investigates internal complaints of discrimination and applicant complaints for the agency. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, rules, statutes, regulations and policies by providing support to the Equal Opportunity Office.

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.

Implement, monitor, and ensure agency compliance with all mandated program requirements. Develop and refine processes as needed to ensure continuous improve. Collaborate with the agency Equal Opportunity Program and Employee Relations team on investigations and complaints.

Oversee the processes involving internal employee discrimination under Title VII to ensure compliance. Investigate employee complaints of discrimination and prepare reports & documents as well as resolve employee and management concerns.

Develop and conduct virtual and in-person training of internal Equal Opportunity program areas to include items such as Equal Opportunity  Employment (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and religious accommodations. Attend and represent the agency's Equal Opportunity Program at meetings, presentations and training events.

Knowledge in:
- Federal and State Civil Rights laws, regulations, statutes, policies and procedures.
- Agency equal opportunity compliance policies and procedures.
- Civil Rights compliance and investigations processes.
- State transportation programs and/or local government transportation programs.
- Statistical and/or auditing principles.
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- FMLA. PPL, LTD, STD and other Leave Management and/or Benefit programs.

Skill in/with:
- Organization and planning principles and procedures.
- Verbal and written communication.
- Analytical thinking and problem solving.
- Interviewing and interpersonal interactions.
- Data analysis and report writing.
- Interpreting statutes, policies and procedures.
- Basic field data collections techniques.
- Google Workspace.

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

Two years of experience working in equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination or compliance or a combination of education and experience in the field.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and 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 required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.