Compliance Specialist 2

Non-Competitive: Seven 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, including one year of experience at the supervisory level. A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of the non-supervisory experience. A master's degree may substitute for one year of the non-supervisory experience.

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will assist with assuring equal employment and Equal Contracting Opportunity Compliance, and compliance with non-discrimination statues, regulations, and policies that govern NYSDOT programs and services. They will also be responsible for assuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, public and private not-for-profit organizations, and minority, women and disadvantaged businesses doing business with the Department of Transportation and its sub-recipients comply with Federal and State Equal Opportunity statues, rules, regulations, and policies, and Executive Orders governing businesses receiving public funds for goods and services.

The incumbent will:

• Supervise subordinate staff-specifically subcontractor approval unit, review their work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements, provide guidance and establish staff priorities.
• Evaluate performance of subordinate staff and provide training in subcontractor approval and Civil Rights Reporting Software EBO, based on updates of NYSDOT Standard Specifications.
• Provide direct oversight, direction, and assistance for civil rights reporting program.
• Ensure contractors and consultants comply with contract provisions for equal employment, training, and minority, women, and disadvantaged businesses enterprise participation.
• Conduct cites audits regularly to monitor and ensure contract and consultant compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Provide technical assistance to the Engineers-in-Charge, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to achieve or maintain contractual compliance.
• Work and communicate with NYSDOT departments to evaluate compliance (Design, Construction, Inspection, Traffic Maintenance and Structures).
• Support, assist and train Contractors, Regional Construction and Compliance staff in the use of the Department's Civil Rights Reporting Software EBO.
• Provide Local Program Area with technical assistance to maintain contractual compliance.
• Provide oversight and direction to Consultant Administrator and Design Consultant Administrator to ensure accurate Civil Rights reporting.
• Perform evaluations and approvals for all firms seeking to work on NYSDOR projects.
• Gather and report statistical data and other information as required by FHWA.
• Perform in-depth Federal Compliance Reviews.
• Submit reports for documentation to Main Office as requested.
• Investigate complaints from contractors, subcontractors, and consultants.

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.
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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.
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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 Sondra Little

Telephone

Fax

Email Address sondra.little@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street New York State Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-24-392 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than September 5th, 2024, to sondra.little@dot.ny.gov