CONTRACT COMPLIANCE OFFICER (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

About the position

This position is accountable for administering and implementing the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Labor Compliance and the Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Program policies and provisions, including the appropriate utilization of minorities and women in the work force, on all district contracts especially where federal funds are involved.

Responsibilities

• Monitors conformance to existing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Labor Compliance policies and conducts reviews or studies.
• Provides interpretation and analysis of policies which area of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Recommends courses of action and programs to the Regional Construction Engineer regarding Labor and EEO compliance provisions.
• Supervises and/or performs contract EEO and Labor Compliance and Trainee Records Inspection of contractors performing work for the department.
• Coordinates and monitors the Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.
• Calculates DBE goals on projects for each letting.
• Recommends set-aside projects for lettings.
• Establishes and maintains continuous status of percentages of district goals and ensures it is met.
• Makes recommendations regarding pre-post award waivers on construction contracts and contractors.
• Supervises and/or conducts inspections relative to contract compliance reviews and complaints.
• Ensures compilation of current and accurate EEO statistical data for submittal to state and federal authorities.
• Supervises staff and handles oversite of the District 9 DBE Resource Center.
• Keeps all contractors, Resident Engineers/Technicians informed of changes to the EEO Labor Compliance Program and DBE Program including rules, and regulations.
• Participates in pre-job conferences and ensures the EEO and DBE requirements are explained to contractors.
• Organizes and administers pre-bid meetings prior to lettings.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
• Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of bachelor’s degree majoring in business, economics, statistics, sociology, public finance or public administration PLUS two years of experience in public or business administration, research, statistics, public finance or accounting OR Eight years of related experience in public or business administration, research, statistics, public finance or accounting.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to plan, organize, and execute administrative or technical program requirements.
• Ability to apply modern management techniques and concepts in program and task accomplishment.
• Ability to plan and direct efforts of employees in the efficient accomplishment of section objectives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with agency officials and the general public.

Benefits

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources