Civil Rights Specialist

Job Description:

Civil Rights Specialist

Description

General

The Civil Rights Specialist will report to the Deputy Director, Office of Civil Rights and provide clerical, administrative, and data support for the San Mateo County Transit District and Caltrain.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, October 13, 2024

Essential Functions & Duties

· Provide clerical, administrative, and data entry support.

· Collect, review and analyze data; prepare reports, charts, budgets and other presentation materials.

· Assemble and organize sections of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) required compliance programs including but not limited to Title VI and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Programs.

· Schedule, coordinate, and maintain calendar appointments.

· Coordinate office and/or departmental operations.

· Prepare quarterly internal EEO reports that analyze employee demographics, utilization, and availability.

· Collaborate with different departments to facilitate translation and interpretation requests.

· Coordinate Employee Resource Group announcements and communications.

· Create project management tools and checklists to assist with FTA compliance monitoring.

· Assist in the analyzation and compilation of Fare Equity Analyses and Service Equity Analyses.

· Assist in data entry into B2Gnow and other compliance software.

· Develop forms and processes to improve efficiency in reporting, requests, and feedback.

· Review survey data to provide recommendations and findings.

· Purchase and keep inventory of supplies and equipment.

· Process invoices and training requests.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision:

Works under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Office of Civil Rights, who establishes goals and objectives and evaluates performance.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

· Associate’s degree

· Two years’ experience working in project management

· Familiarity with transportation civil rights compliance and functions

· Proficiency with Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

· Experience developing, analyzing and completing EEO reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Familiarity with B2Gnow software.

· Experience working planning employee events such as Diversity Day or working with Employee Resource Groups

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 10/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$54,279.00 - $89,167.00 Annually