Workforce Equity Compliance Officer
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Job Location:
New Haven, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The City of New Havens Commission on Equal Opportunities (CEO) is the oldest municipal civil rights agency in the United 1963 Mayor Richard C. Lee upon his return from a meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors with President John F. Kennedy decided that the social turmoil of the times especially around racial equality and other human rights demanded local action. Mayor Lee thus established a fact-finding committee on human rights which held numerous public hearings regarding civil and human rights issues challenging the public and private sectors.
The Committees findings included a recommendation that the City establish a Commission on Equal Opportunities that would combat racial and other types of discrimination and that would promote intergroup harmony. The Committee then drafted an ordinance for that purpose and submitted it to the New Haven Board of 1964 the Board of Alders adopted the ordinance establishing the Commission.
Today the Commissions mandate has expanded as societys understanding of who we are has grown.
The Committees findings included a recommendation that the City establish a Commission on Equal Opportunities that would combat racial and other types of discrimination and that would promote intergroup harmony. The Committee then drafted an ordinance for that purpose and submitted it to the New Haven Board of 1964 the Board of Alders adopted the ordinance establishing the Commission.
Today the Commissions mandate has expanded as societys understanding of who we are has grown.
It is the responsibility of the Commission on Equal Opportunities to promote mutual understanding and respect among and encourage equality of opportunity for all the people of New Haven without regard for their race color religion creed national origin age sex marital status ancestry sexual orientation familial status and physical disability.
We conduct programs of education research investigation and action for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of theOrdinance. The commission also works with governmental and private organizations and groups for the purpose of achieving harmonious inter-group relations in the community by developing and establishing positive programs which will help all members of the community enjoy equality in all phases of community life.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This position plays a key role in advancing the Citys mission to ensure fairness inclusion and opportunity in all City-supported construction projects. This position is responsible for enforcing the City of New Code of Ordinances Chapter 12 ½ Article II (Hiring Practices in the Construction Trades) as well as applicable Federal State and City mandates governing workforce equity and wage standards within City-related construction projects.
The incumbent monitors contractor compliance with these requirements including equal employment opportunity requirements; affirmative action hiring goals; apprentice recruitment and training obligations; and adherence to the Citys Living Wage State prevailing wage and Federal prevailing wage scales. The purpose of this work is to increase the participation of minority and women workers in the construction industry and to ensure all workers receive fair and lawful compensation.
Core responsibilities include conducting site visits to verify compliance preparing related reports and statistical analyses identifying and documenting violations and recommending corrective actions or penalties as appropriate.
The incumbent monitors contractor compliance with these requirements including equal employment opportunity requirements; affirmative action hiring goals; apprentice recruitment and training obligations; and adherence to the Citys Living Wage State prevailing wage and Federal prevailing wage scales. The purpose of this work is to increase the participation of minority and women workers in the construction industry and to ensure all workers receive fair and lawful compensation.
Core responsibilities include conducting site visits to verify compliance preparing related reports and statistical analyses identifying and documenting violations and recommending corrective actions or penalties as appropriate.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts on-site inspections of City-related construction projects to ensure compliance with workforce equity workers comp insurance review OSHA card verification I-9 review and wage laws.
- Analyzes and reviews daily workforce reports interviews employees and evaluates documentation for accuracy and completeness; Prepares reports on results of site visits.
- Prepares comprehensive compliance reports summarizing findings trends and project progress.
- Uses mobile devices and/or compliance software to document site visits and maintain accurate inspection records.
- Investigates potential violations and recommends appropriate corrective action or penalties.
- Assists in pre-bid pre-construction and pre-award meetings to explain City State and Federal requirements related to workforce utilization apprenticeship programs required training programs and wage standards.
- Reviews contractors affirmative action plans workforce projections payroll certifications and policy statements.
- Advises contractors and labor unions on strategies to recruit train and retain women residents and minority workers.
- Represents the Commission at community meetings outreach events and workforce development trainings and workshops.
- Assists in developing delivering and presenting of educational materials and training sessions that explain mandated workforce equity requirements.
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration Public Administration Construction Management Sociology Urban Studies Industrial Relations or a related field; OR a one-year certificate in related studies from a technical school.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in compliance monitoring construction or construction project administration human resources labor relations contract oversight workforce development community outreach or a closely related field.
- Coursework or certification in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance affirmative action or workforce diversity is ideal.
- Experience working with or auditing contractors labor unions apprenticeship programs or workforce utilization plans is highly desirable.
- Experience analyzing workforce data preparing compliance reports or conducting outreach to community or industry stakeholders is advantageous.
- In lieu of college degree or technical school certification an additional 1 ½ years of closely related experience may be substituted.
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of affirmative action principles workforce equity policies and equal employment opportunity practices.
- Familiarity with the construction industry labor standards and workforce structures.
- Ability to interpret and apply Federal State and local laws and regulations.
- Ability to collect analyze interpret and present statistical data accurately.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to present complex information clearly to varied audiences.
- Proficiency in using computers tablets and mobile applications for documentation and reporting.
- Proficiency in using applications such as Word and Excel for creating documents reports correspondence spreadsheets and presentations.
- Competency in using email clients (e.g. Outlook Gmail) and calendar applications for scheduling and managing correspondence.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff other City departments contractors public officials labor unions external partners community members and the general public.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize effectively and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; Ability to work well under pressure.
- Demonstrated experience handling sensitive/confidential records.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively in a diverse community recognizing and respecting cultural differences and fostering an inclusive environment.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers State of Connecticut drivers license.
SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a General Fund tested position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement withLocal 884 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees.
Bargaining agreements available to reviewHERE.
General Funded hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but rather the City pension contributing 9% of salary.
The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check (2) a pre-employment physical examination including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the Citys Drug Free Workplace Policy* and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process.Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed.This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be foundHERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid working email address and you will need to monitor your email including spam/junk folders for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
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