County(ies):	Brown, Dane, Douglas, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Oneida, Waukesha, Wood
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	EQUAL RIGHTS OFFICER-ENTRY 09-02069     Equal Rights Officer-Entry (Project/Project) - ARRA
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Salary is $14.572 per hour; pay schedule 12, range: 03.
Contact:	Tammy Haack, Human Resources Specialist, 608-267-8932, or Tammy.Haack@dot.wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	2/9/2010 Application materials must be submitted by February 9, 2010 in order to receive consideration.
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

As the country faces the massive undertaking of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the state of Wisconsin has been provided with numerous opportunities to strengthen and build its transportation infrastructure.  Personnel resources are critical to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation successfully achieving these vital investments.  It is anticipated that many of the highway and bridge projects will be delivered within the near future resulting in the need for short-term employment.  The Department intends to fill many positions through Project-Project (short-term) Appointments.  Such project appointments are anticipated to last for two years; however, there may be a possibility of extending the appointment for an additional two years.  For more information about benefits available to an Equal Rights Officer-Entry Project-Project Position please visit: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/about/docs/pp-equalrights.pdf

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

Problem Solving and conflict resolution skills
Ability to interpret and enforce policies, administrative rules and statutes
Ability to analyze written information to determine conformance with laws, statutes and regulations
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to interpret and explain information to others
Strong interviewing technique skills
Knowledge of methods to assure compliance with codes, policy or statutes
Knowledge and understanding of laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, Labor Compliance and the DBE program (Davis Bacon Act, Wis Stats 103.50, Exec Order 11246, Chapter 29 of the Code of Fed Regs)
Ability to operate computer systems to create and update databases and written correspondence
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills

How To Apply:   

You must apply online to be considered for this position. Completed application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on February 9, 2010. Apply online by following these directions:

If you DO NOT have a WiscJobs account –
1.      Click “Log In” at the top of the page.
2.      Click “Create New Account” and follow the steps as they come up on your computer screen to create a new account.
3.      Click “Apply Now” at the top of the page and complete steps 3 through 5 below.

If you HAVE a WiscJobs account –
1.      Click “Log In to Apply” at the top of the job announcement and log into your account.
2.      Once you are logged in, click “Apply Now” at the top of the job announcement.
3.      Review your Job Application and make any necessary updates and click “Continue.”
4.      Complete the Job Preferences page and click “Continue.”
5.      You will be taken to the first page of the exam. Follow the exam instructions and click “Save and Continue” at the bottom of every page to save your answers. You may work on the exam until the deadline.