Full-Time
Civil Rights Specialist Senior
Posted on 5/12/2026
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Compensation Overview
$78.6k - $127.7k/yr
Suffolk, VA, USA
In Person
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- Ability to be self-directed and work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to work independently.
- Ability to consult and identify compliance issues.
- Ability to establish, maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees and external customers.
- Ability to traverse road construction areas.
- Knowledge of federal programs related to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Labor and On-the-Job Training.
- Skill in counseling, mediating and negotiating.
- Skill in investigating complaints of discrimination and leading others in the investigative process.
- Skill in managing programs and individuals.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
- Skill in working within the civil rights arena.
- Oversees or conducts quarterly analyses of personnel actions and their effects on the affirmative action program; works with district managers to affect change in promoting goal achievements. Creates and implements training for program areas including but not limited to Title VII and Sexual Harassment.
- Leads investigative team or investigate discrimination complaints within established timeframes. Tracks and reports investigation progress. Ensures appropriate recommendations for solution are made based on applicable law, regulation and policy. Ensures timely response to external enforcement agencies. Assists in responding to Office of the Attorney General for civil action filed against the agency. Counsels employees and supervisors related to EEO issues. Demonstrates sensitivity and objectivity.
- Oversees assessment of contractors’ employment and business practices under the EEO, DBE, OJT and Labor compliance programs. Ensures reports are prepared accurately and submitted by due dates. Investigates violations and determines corrective actions within Department guidelines
- Reviews reasonable accommodation requests under the Title VII, PWFA, and ADA. Processes requests for accommodations within established timeframes for final approval by Civil Rights Manager. Ensures all requests for accommodation are based on applicable law, regulation and policy. Provides guidance on the reasonable accommodation process to supervisors and employees.
- Administers Title VI program by assessing possible impacts under Environmental Justice and Limited English Proficiency; provides feedback to appropriate Section. Attends public meetings and hearings. Prepares and submits annual assessment by due date. Assesses accessibility issues under the ADA and Section 504.
- Conducts periodic EEO/Civil Rights training to include prevention of sexual harassment training for the district offices as requested. Assists supervisors, personnel and employees with Equal Employment Opportunity issues through informal mediation.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Business, Law, Public Administration, Human Resources Management or related field desired.
- Experience with DBE, OJT, and Labor programs.
- Experience with Title VI public involvement process.
- Experience with assessing Environmental Justice implications. Experience working with an Affirmative Action Program.
- Experience working within highway construction environment.
- Progressive experience in investigating complaints of discrimination and compiling report of findings. Experience with the application of federal civil rights regulations.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.
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