Civil RightsEEO Program Specialist PSC I

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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $62420.80 - $88108.80 per year (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau:Legal Services - Civil Rights Office

Location: Augusta ME

Opening Date: October 5 2026

Closing Date: October 20 2026

Job Description:

This position administers and provides technical and regulatory oversight for MaineDOTs federally required Civil Rights programs with primary responsibility for the Departments Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Title VI Program. The position ensures compliance with applicable federal civil rights laws regulations guidance and federal funding requirements and serves as a technical resource to MaineDOT staff contractors consultants subrecipients and members of the public.

The position is responsible for the administration of MaineDOTs DBE certification program including the evaluation and certification of businesses under applicable federal requirements; interstate certification; review of continuing eligibility and related certification matters; maintenance of DBE program records and information; and communication with other state and federal transportation agencies regarding certification and program requirements.

The position develops implements monitors and maintains MaineDOTs Title VI Program and related civil rights requirements. Responsibilities include preparing and submitting required Title VI plans reports goals accomplishments and other compliance documentation; coordinating required quarterly and annual reporting; monitoring program implementation; providing technical assistance and training; maintaining required complaint procedures and records; and coordinating with MaineDOT program areas and federal oversight agencies regarding Title VI compliance.

The position interprets and applies federal civil rights requirements in applicable federal regulations and related U.S. Department of Transportation requirements as applicable to MaineDOTs federally assisted programs. The position monitors changes in federal regulations guidance and program requirements and evaluates their impact on MaineDOT policies procedures forms reporting requirements and program operations.

The position also serves as a designated Drupal content administrator for the Civil Rights Office and is responsible for maintaining Civil Rights webpages reviewing materials for web accessibility and ensuring that required DBE and Civil Rights information is accurately and timely published on MaineDOTs website.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience:

A Bachelors Degree in Business/Public Administration Social Sciences or a closely related field and two (2) years experience in a professional capacity in the areas of contract/business administration government regulatory compliance report development and analysis or a comparable professional capacity OR a six (6) year combination of education training and experience in a closely related field.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking theApply for this Opening/Apply Nowbutton along with uploading a cover letter current resume and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts licensing registration and certifications.

*If you have general questions please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at or via email at *

Why join our team

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness We care about you and your familys wellbeing offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($12213.60-$13650.48annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 18.86% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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