NYS Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
Compliance Specialist 1 (Region 4)
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $85K/yr
6+ years expNYS Department of Transportation is responsible for ensuring equitable business opportunities and compliance with various regulations. The Compliance Specialist 1 will administer EBO accounts, provide training, and ensure contractor compliance with federal and state laws.
Civil Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Attend Pre-Construction and Progress Meetings to discuss program requirements and/or to address non-compliance
Meet with construction field staff and trainees/apprentices to review training program requirements
At post award, ensure that the Contractor's commitments towards the DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOB goals are attained or that sufficient good faith efforts are achieved (certification of compliance required)
Review all substitutions/reductions/terminations, ensure proper documentation is received, and obtain approval/concurrence from CS2
Perform monthly EBO reviews and assist Contractor with EBO questions
Ensure Contractor compliance with all federal, state, and local laws rules, and regulations (i.e., DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOB and EEO goals)
Review contract payments to ensure compliance with state and federal prompt payment laws; document and follow-up on prompt payment complaints received
Review and approve requests for Subcontractors and Trucking Firms and ensure the required provisions are included in subcontract agreements
Conduct FHWA Compliance Reviews
Perform QA review of wage rate interviews conducted with Contractor, Subcontractors, and Trucking Firms to ensure prevailing wages are in conformance with state and federal regulations
Perform QA review of Commercially Useful Function reports and ensure Contractor and DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOBs performance adheres to the provisions of CUF; address non-compliance by the imposition of sanctions and liquidated damages
At final acceptance, perform and document analysis of contracts where commitment was not achieved and GFE was reviewed. If LDs are recommended, contact CS2 for concurrence
Provide guidance, technical assistance, and training to regional construction staff and/or bidders to facilitate contract and procurement processes and use of EBO
Provide training to project management staff with respect to interpretation of contractual provisions and addressing contract compliance issues
Perform site visits (as needed)
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations
Qualification
Required
Six years of experience in the review, investigation, and/or evaluation of compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, rules and regulations; in the planning, development, implementation, and review of programs dealing with equal employment opportunity, human rights, affirmative action, minority business program coordination, and/or labor relations directly relating to affirmative action; or in the development and administration of programs designed to facilitate minority community access to employment or business opportunities in the public and private sector
A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience
A master's degree may substitute for one year of experience
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States
Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made
The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence
Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar)
Company
NYS Department of Transportation
To attain its mission, the responsibilities, functions and duties of the New York State Department of Transportation include: ■Coordinating and developing comprehensive transportation policy for the State; coordinating and assisting in the development and operation of transportation facilities and services for highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities; and, formulating and keeping current a long-range, comprehensive statewide master plan for the balanced development of public and private commuter and general transportation facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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