Program, Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

The Oregon Department of Transportation was established in 1969 to provide a safe, efficient transportation system that supports economic opportunity and livable communities for Oregonians. ODOT develops programs related to Oregon’s system of highways, roads, and bridges; railways; public transportation services; transportation safety programs; driver and vehicle licensing; and motor carrier regulation.PROGRAM, RECRUITMENT AND OUTREACH COORDINATORThe Program, Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator will provide advice, counsel and support to agency managers, employees and HR staff on HR-related issues, including diversity as well as coordinating the Agency's special recruitment programs, outreach initiatives, and pre-employment checking processes. This position requires extensive knowledge of personnel laws, rules, policies and practices.As Program, Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator, you will:
Program Coordination;
•Coordinates and serves as subject matter expert advisor on special recruitment programs including the Graduate Engineering Program; Summer High School/College Engineer Trainee Programs; Youth Litter Patrol; PROMISE Program, H.I.R.E. and the Transportation Maintenance Trainee Program.
•Assists with design, implementation and monitoring of new programs to meet the changes and challenges of the Agency.
Diversity Counsel Advisor;
•Participate in bi-monthly Diversity Council meetings as a technical resources/advisor, providing research, suggestions and best practice methods to inquiries.
•Works in conjunction with council members, Chief HR officer (Vice-Chair), Employment and Diversity Manager, Office of Civil Rights and AAP/EEO Coordinator ensuring smooth and consistent delivery of information.
Outreach Coordination;
•Conduct research and work with supervisors and HR Managers to respond to applicant shortages in the areas contained in the AAP and difficult-to-fill classifications.
•Serves as Job/Career Fair Facilitator/Coordinator/Promoter/Attendee.
•Research and recommend organizational affiliations, associations, societies and special interest groups to increase employment opportunities and Agency awareness.
Recruitment and Retention;
•Provide training on recruitment practices and processes to new recruiters and management personnel.
•Mentor and coach ODOT in the areas of recruitment, retention and outreach.
•Full Description Available Online.The salary for this position is $2788-$4102/month with an excellent benefits package.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications Include:
•A bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, the Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations or a job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority; OR
•Valid Certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute, and one-year Human Resource experience; OR
•Three years Human Resource paraprofessional or technical-level experience.APPLY ONLINE: WWW.ODOTJOBS.COM
Search: OCDT6505
Position closes: September 11, 2006