Director of Business Opportunity (Equal Opportunity Manager 1)

Would you enjoy a career where you could lead statewide programs that expand opportunity and strengthen Pennsylvania’s transportation industry? Step into a high-impact leadership role as the Director of Business Opportunity with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). In this position, you will guide programs throughout the state that expand access, support diverse businesses, and strengthen partnerships across the transportation industry.

Your work ensures fair opportunities and helps drive economic growth within the Commonwealth. Apply today to join a mission-driven agency where your leadership creates meaningful results! Examples of Duties This position leads the development and oversight of business opportunity programs that support small, diverse, and disadvantaged businesses across Pennsylvania. Your work will focus on supervising staff, directing statewide initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and guiding certifications and outreach programs.

As the Director of Business Opportunity, you will perform the following duties: Program Leadership: Direct statewide business opportunity programs and ensure alignment with civil rights laws and regulations Certification Oversight: Review and approve decisions related to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification and good faith effort evaluations Compliance Monitoring: Assess agency activities to verify adherence to state laws, federal regulations, and executive directives Engagement Activities: Lead outreach efforts, presentations, and engagement initiatives for business opportunity programs Interagency Collaboration: Participate in statewide committees and coordinate with partners on certification and program efforts Staff Supervision: Guide and evaluate assigned staff, provide direction, and support successful program administration Interested in learning more?

Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS). This position may be headquartered in Harrisburg at the Commonwealth Keystone Building (400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120), or at a DOT field office closest to the selected candidate's current work location or home address, if space is available.

This position requires statewide and overnight travel. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 assigned office location. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview . 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 QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or Four years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes three years of professional experience and one year of supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree ; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of supervisory experience .

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.

Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 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. Supplemental Information 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.