Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

Description

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

• Direct, manage, and supervise staff responsible for implementation of the equal employment opportunity program.
• Under the direction of the MTA Deputy Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, provide leadership and direction on EEO program administration to ensure MTA constituent Agencies achieve their EEO goals and objectives.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal audit and EO reporting systems to measure program effectiveness and to determine where progress has been made and where proactive action is needed
• Provide direct oversight for tracking, monitoring, and auditing MTA constituent Agencies' EO goals, investigations, Human Resources policies, procedures, and practices.
• Direct and manage the compilation, analysis, and evaluation of data about the composition of MTA constitute agencies' workforce and communicate the format for uniform data collection and reporting
• Ensure various datasets, specialized tools, and advanced search techniques are used to identify and analyze individuals and groups that may be underrepresented in accordance with monitoring priorities and EEO timetables
• Oversee the development and implementation of an EO Performance Monitoring Plan to capture Agency-wide performance and results, including routine EO agency-wide data reporting, baseline and end-line assessments, and all monitoring for process and outcome evaluations
• Identify and obtain evidence from all relevant sources and gather sufficient information to identify barriers to inclusion to formulate recommendations for barrier elimination, and to compile a report outlining all findings and recommendations.
• Direct the monitoring, analysis, advice, assistance, and support to MTA constituent Agencies’ personnel, investigators, and external consumers. This includes researching, compiling, correlating, and interpreting data pertinent to the underutilization of women and minorities, hostile work environments, and significant incidents
• Develop MTA-Wide EO briefings for the Diversity Committee of the MTA’s Board to communicate compliance status with state and federally mandated non-discrimination laws and regulations and to obtain Board approval to forward updated MTA-wide Equal Employment Opportunity to the FTA.
• Collect and aggregate data from the MTA constituent Agencies to prepare and develop the MTA Agency-wide EEO to be submitted to the Federal Transit Administration.   Coordinate MTA-wide initiatives and activities to ensure a harassment/bias-free work environment
• Direct and manage the compilation, analysis, and evaluation of MTA constitute agencies Title VI Programs and LAP Plans.  Combines MTA constituent agencies Title VI Programs and LAP Plans to develop one consolidated MTA agency wide Program to ensure that it meets all FTA requirements.
• Provide direct oversight for tracking, monitoring, and auditing MTA constituent Agencies Title VI policies, procedures, analysis, reporting, and public participation processes.
• Under the direction of the MTA Deputy Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, serve as an internal advocate for update and administration of the MTA-wide EEO Program.  Monitor, and as necessary, coordinate EEO compliance activities of constituent MTA Agencies to remain abreast of the status of MTA agency-wide EEO activities and trends. Provide direction and establish uniformity of all EEO submittals to the FTA and adherence to EEO compliance as outlined in FTA Circular 4704.1A.
• Identify potential areas of MTA-wide EEO compliance vulnerability and risk; facilitate conversations (and meetings) with the Deputy Chief Diversity Officer to develop and implement consistent practices for addressing areas of concern; and provide oversight for uniform handling of EEO compliance processes.
• Identify process and policy improvements and make progressive suggestions for change.
• Maintain awareness of current EEO laws and regulations and ensure the laws and regulations affecting nondiscrimination are disseminated to responsible personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of Federal, State, city, and local laws governing nondiscrimination of employees, applicants, and contractors and mitigation of disproportionate impact/burden to communities.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, counsel, and encourage senior level managers, executives, and stakeholders to make policy changes and decisions that support diversity and ensure equal employment opportunity.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to bridge and enhance cooperative relationships.
• Advanced facilitation, mediation, advocacy, and interpersonal skills to cope with conflicting points of view, and function under pressure while demonstrating integrity, fair-mindedness, and a persuasive, confident persona.
• Demonstrated proficiency with program design and project management, working under tight deadlines to achieve short and long-term goals as required.  Strong analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently, effectively, and comfortably in a team oriented, fast paced environment both within the agency and across agencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high profile, high pressure environment effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• BA/BS from an accredited college in a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of a degree.  An MBA in Business, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred; and
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in managing Diversity, EEO/Title VI Programs.
• Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area of responsibility.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s collective bargaining procedures