Job Abstract

Does performing independent professional work in the administration and monitoring an On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program sound interesting to you? If so, PennDOT has just the position for you! The Bureau of Equal Opportunity is seeking an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 to oversee the OJT Program for it's Eastern Region, which encompasses District's District's 3, 4, 5 and 6. Apply today for this rewarding career opportunity!

The employee in this position oversees the OJT program. Duties include conducting an analysis of OJT reports to ascertain contractors’ compliance with contract goals and contract special provisions, analyzing OJT goals set for the department against the previous year, and drafting a year-end report for annual distribution to the OJT Goal Setting Team.

In this position, the employee also provides OJT support services. Duties include evaluating monthly and/or quarterly reports to ensure that progress is being made toward increasing the effectiveness of approved OJT training programs and that problems associated with trainees are identified for resolution, and conducting reviews of Supportive Service Contractors files to ensure that required records are being kept and that necessary follow-up reviews regarding the employment status of graduates are being conducted.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment. 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
  
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
• This position may be headquartered at the Engineering District 5 Office (1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101) or the Engineering District 6 Office (7000 Geerdes Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406) if space permits.
• This position is also eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth title); or
• One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 or Human Resource Analyst 1 (Commonwealth titles); or
• Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.