Labor And Contract Compliance CoordinatorPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4556112) ApplyLabor And Contract Compliance CoordinatorSalary$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 AnnuallyLocation Dauphin County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-85701-71272DepartmentDepartment of TransportationDivisionTR Cntr Mgmt DivOpening Date07/01/2024Closing Date7/14/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code71272Position Number00084844UnionNon-UnionBargaining UnitG3Pay GroupST07Bureau / Division Code00084330Bureau / DivisionBureau of Design and Delivery, Contract Management DivisionWorksite Address400 North StreetCityHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code17120Contact NameElizabeth HelmsContact [email protected]
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THE POSITIONThe Department of Transportation, Bureau of Design and Delivery, Contract Management Division has an immediate opening for a Labor and Contract Compliance Coordinator to serve as the Department’s Prequalification Officer and oversee the oversee the statewide management of the Labor Compliance program. If you have a passion to improve statewide policies and procedures in regard to the highway and bridge construction program, apply today for this exciting career opportunity! DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs the Prequalification Officer, you will assist the Contractor Evaluation Engineer in directing the statewide Contractor Prequalification Program in accordance with Title 67, Chapter 457, Prequalification of Bidders. You will administer the regulations and procedures of this chapter to ensure policies and procedures are followed in the field for all construction projects.You will also verify contractor experience and evaluate Prequalification Applications for approval to perform work on highway and bridge construction. You will resolve work classification code disputes with contractors and participate in prequalification appeal meetings.You will also conduct investigations on allegations against contractors on prequalification and labor compliance issues and prepare letters to contractors to initiate suspension and debarment actions against contractors. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00084844) . Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 headquarters office in Harrisburg.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of experience as a Labor and Contract Compliance Agent or
Three years of technical contract compliance or affirmative action work which involved the monitoring of a compliance program. An Associate's Degree in approved fields may be substituted for one year of experience or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .
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. EXAMINATION 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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Labor and Contract Compliance Agent for one or more years full-time?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time of technical contract compliance or affirmative action work which involved the monitoring of a compliance program experience do you possess?
3 or more years
2 years but less than 3 years
1 year but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much college coursework in an engineering or closely related technology do you possess?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Bachelor's degree
Associate's degree
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical assistance to contractors, designers, and other interested parties at job conferences to explain highway or bridge project requirements, specifications, provisions, and noncompliance penalties.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance to contractors, designers, or other interested parties regarding HIGHWAY OR BRIDGE construction project requirements, specifications, or provisions.
B. I have experience providing technical assistance to contractors, designers, or other interested parties regarding construction project requirements, specifications, or provisions NOT RELATED TO HIGHWAYS OR BRIDGES.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to engineering, construction technology, structural design, or construction materials.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to providing technical assistance to others regarding construction project requirements, specifications, or provisions, including the type(s) of construction projects.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS
Reviews performance and operational information of contractors to assess their qualifications and ability to meet highway and bridge construction project requirements. Grants or denies eligibility to perform highway and bridge construction work for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Classifies approved contractors according to the complexity, amount, and aspects of projects they are eligible to bid on.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience evaluating contractors' qualifications or ability to meet HIGHWAY OR BRIDGE construction project requirements and granting or denying eligibility to perform the work.
B. I have experience evaluating contractors' qualifications or ability to meet the requirements of construction projects OTHER THAN highway or bridge and granting or denying eligibility to perform the work.
C. I have experience gathering information regarding contractors' qualifications or ability to meet the requirements of construction projects. I did NOT grant or deny eligibility to perform the work.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to gathering information regarding contractors' qualifications or abilities to meet construction project requirements.
Your experience evaluating contractors' qualifications or abilities to meet construction project requirements, including the type(s) of projects.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COMPLIANCE
Coordinates with internal staff and external contractors to resolve regulatory and contract compliance issues on construction projects. Issues sanctions for violations.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience coordinating with internal staff or external contractors to resolve regulatory or contract compliance issues on construction projects. I issued or enforced sanctions for compliance violations.
B. I have experience coordinating with internal staff or external contractors to resolve regulatory or contract compliance issues on construction projects. I DID NOT issue or enforce sanctions for compliance violations.
C. I have experience coordinating with internal staff or external contractors to resolve regulatory or contract compliance issues on projects or programs NOT RELATED TO construction.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to coordinating with others to resolve project regulatory or contract compliance issues, including the type(s) of projects.
Your experience issuing or enforcing sanctions for violations of project regulatory or contract requirements.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PROGRAM EVALUATION
Monitors district program activities to ensure policies, processes, and practices are being applied consistently in decision-making and program goals and objectives are being met. Provides guidance to district staff regarding quality control issues and recommends solutions to improve program effectiveness and the attainment of goals and objectives.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience monitoring program activities to ensure program goals and objectives are being met. I recommended solutions to improve program effectiveness.
B. I have experience monitoring program activities to ensure program goals and objectives are being met. I DID NOT recommend solutions to improve program effectiveness.
C. I have experience monitoring program activities for reporting purposes. I DID NOT ensure goals and objectives are being met or recommend solutions to improve effectiveness.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to program analysis, program management, business management, or quality control.
E. I have NO experience of education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to monitoring program activities and/or recommending solutions to improve program effectiveness.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
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