Civil Rights Compliance Support Administrative Assistant – Transportation

A. Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. (AMT, Inc.) is hiring an Administrative Assistant in the Transportation sector to support Civil Rights Compliance on projects throughout the VDOT Salem District and surrounding areas.  As part of this team, you will be immersed in a culture reflective of a smaller firm while providing the resources and technical strength of a larger company. With the opportunity to work alongside supportive management, tackle challenging projects, and develop your career, there is no better time to join AMT.
Interested applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be available for nighttime shifts, OT and/or weekends as needed, capable of working independently and within a team, and subject to background check. We have an immediate opening for the right candidate.     

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in implementing VDOT Salem District Civil Rights Programs
• Reviews construction files to monitor routine submittals of EEO/DBE program documentation for accuracy and completion.   
• Maintains data for the preparation of compliance review schedules
• Independently prepares special reports (C-28, C-57, Labor Compliance Reports, C-63, etc).
• Attends preconstruction meetings and other meetings to promote Civil Rights Program requirements.
• Reviews and enters pertinent information into the Civil Rights Labor Management System and other data collection systems as needed.
• Monitors DBE Contract Compliance Program for compliance and prepares compliance review reports
• Routinely visits project sites and reviews documentation submitted by contractors
• Reviews contract provisions and predetermined wage rates for contract compliance

Qualifications

• Required:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Fluent in spoken and written English language


• Preferred:
• Demonstrated experience in similar roles / responsibilities
• Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office and other computer program software
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite software
• Multi-task and manage duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner
• Ability to effectively communicate with the agency and contractor personnel and the general public
• Maintain detailed records

Why Join AMT? At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 68 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into nearly 500 sets of dedicated hands. The AMT Difference Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. Competitive Benefit Package To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get:• Tiered medical coverage• Dental/Vision• 401(k)• Short- and long-term disability• College savings plan• Life insurance• Paid time off• Holidays• Training/Certifications