Compliance Specialist 1 (Region 5)

NY HELP No Agency Transportation, Department of Title Compliance Specialist 1 (Region 5) Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Erie Street Address 100 SENECA ST City BUFFALO State NY Zip Code 14203 Minimum Qualifications 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. Duties Description Duties include administering Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO) accounts and software enhancement requests for the Department’s Civil Rights Monitoring and Reporting System for the Construction Program; providing support, assistance and training in the use of EBO to Contractor’s and Department users; assisting with data entry, maintenance and testing of EBO; and monitoring contract information reported in EBO. Requires an understanding of the rules and regulations related to Federal Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) as well as the State Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Programs.The incumbent will: 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. Additional Comments Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Brett W. Remick, P.E. Telephone Fax Email Address Brett.Remick@dot.ny.gov Address Street 100 SENECA ST NYS DOT City BUFFALO State NY Zip Code 14203 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-24-94 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 29, 2024 to: New York State Department of Transportation Brett W. Remick, P.E. Regional Construction Engineer 100 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Email: Brett.Remick@dot.ny.gov