Contract Compliance Specialist II (U) (26-PROC)

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At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater services.DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia.We aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

The Contract Compliance Specialist II (U) provides monitoring and reviewing of on-site implementations of construction affirmative action programs of companies corporations and unions having DC Water contracts. This position also supports the implementation of DC Waters Business Development Contractor Employment Compliance and Water Works Programs.

• Analyzes the scope of work statements of subcontract agreements invoices and payments. Interviews design and construction engineers to determine total construction commitments to DC Waters Business Development Program.

• Determines Labor standards and EEO provisions during pre-advertising of solicitations to be incorporated in all DC Water procurement acquisitions.

• Determines the apparent successful offerors compliance with LSBE/DBE requirements prior to award.

• Prepares and/or reviews notices of contract opportunities to the LSBE/MBE/WBE community and conducts outreach efforts to promote DC Waters policy.

• Monitors the implementation of the Labor Provisions of the construction contracts by the project office.

• Performs compliance reviews and conducts labor standards interviews on as needed.

• Analyzes and determines adequacy of affirmative action plans proposed by contractors; works closely with prospective contractors to bring affirmative plans to compliance.

• Monitors employee apprenticeship training programs and sub-contracting provisions.

• Investigates EEO affirmative and sub-contracting violations and prepares reports of investigation.

• Monitors federally funded/supported Construction projects to ensure full compliance with EPAs fair share objectives.

• Represents DC Water at various external vendor meetings expos trade shows and other outreach activities to discuss certified business utilization contractor employment compliance issues and opportunities and information on DC Waters contracting programs.

• Implements and fosters a Minority Business and Outreach Program for minority and women owned business enterprises to include but not limited to the Districts LSDBE.

• Provides compliance training to Authority contractors subcontractors and contractor employees.

• Maintains a current listing of LSDBE vendors and identifies the applicable categories.

• Visits contractors work sites to confirm that participation of LSBE and DBE subcontractors are in compliance with contract.

• Assists LSBEs/DBEs with concerns relating to subcontracting work on DC Water projects.

• Maintains contact with national and local representatives of unions building trades councilsapprenticeship committees and other interested parties.

• Prepares monthly quarterly and annual reports on the Authoritys business development plan.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships:Interacts daily with vendors local officials and department heads and other DC Water personnel.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

• Take pride in your work.We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

• Connect to a strong culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and well-being.

• Be your true self.We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.

• Build your skills and career path.We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please email