Contract Compliance Officer

ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY MISSION STATEMENT:

Enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive, and effective services.

THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY AT A GLANCE:

Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency's operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org\pwa.

EXAMINATION:

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction, to implement and administer a program of compliance with equal opportunity regulations and policies for construction, procurement and professional services contracts; to conduct outreach to the local, small, women- and minority-owned business community; to monitor effective compliance through appraisals, inspections, investigations and meetings; to recommend appropriate action to effect compliance and to seek appropriate measures for non-compliance; and to perform related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

This classification is located in the General Services and Public Works Agencies. Each position is responsible for developing, administering, implementing and monitoring outreach programs to ensure that all procedures are followed for contracts within the Agency, and to ensure that all contracts comply with Federal and State contracting and labor codes. The position is responsible for monitoring compliance in the administration of contracts and for the enforcement of sanctions against violating contractors. The Contract Compliance Officer’s functions are independent of those of the project and construction managers. It is distinguished from the Diversity Programs Manager and Assistant Diversity Programs Manager, County Administrator's Office, in that they have county-wide responsibility for investigation of complaints.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Either I

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience at a level of or higher than the class of Administrative Specialist II in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)

- Or II

The equivalent of four years of full-time, increasingly responsible experience in the field of construction management, contract compliance, affirmative action or industrial relations which includes oversight and coordination of outreach and contract administration projects.

- License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

- Other Requirements:

Must be willing to travel to various locations within and outside the County and attend meetings/events outside of the standard business hours.

NOTE:

The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

 THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

Knowledge of:

• Employment and labor practices and minority business conditions in the Bay Area.
• Codes, statutes and laws related to equal employment opportunities.
• Practices of procurement and of affirmative action administration.
• Codes, statutes and laws related to the Public Contracting Code and various Federal, State and local regulations.
• Procedures and guidelines used to investigate employment and business practices.
• Business and political networks within the community.
• Contract administration and management.
• Computer databases and applications related to the work.

Ability to:

• Understand, interpret and apply legislations, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyze operations and procedures in order to improve and make recommendations.
• Plan, organize and direct programs with department staff, union representatives and members of the minority business community.
• Establish effective working relationships with coworkers and members of the community.
• Speak effectively before groups.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field of Contract/Labor Compliance.
• Set up methods for effective monitoring of projects from inception through completion.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and provide meaningful analysis of the information.
• Use applicable computer databases and applications related to the work.
• Assign and supervise the work of other employees.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationship with governing boards, contractors and a variety of management positions while maintaining objectivity amongst all groups.
• Address delicate or sensitive issues in a tactful, effective manner.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN:

**Recruitment Closes (LDF) - extended from announced 02/14/2013 to 03/01/2013

**Screening, Applications & Supp. Questionnaire for Minimum Qualifications and Best Qualified - 02/27/2013 TBA

**Oral Interviews/Exam (weighted at 100% of final score) - 03/14/2013 TBA

**Promulgation of Eligible List - 03/20/2013 TBA

**Departmental Hiring Interviews - To Be Scheduled After Promulgation of Eligible List

**WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN.

ABOUT THE COUNTY

Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California's seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,080 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $2.39 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California's eighth largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities.

MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

MEDICAL PLANS

The County offers HMO and PPO medical plans. The County has two contributions structures, 1) County contributes 100% of the lowest cost HMO; or 2) County contributes 90% of the HMO plans and 90% of the lowest cost HMO towards the PPO. The County contribution can be prorated based on the number of work hours up to 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. Employees pay any additional premium costs if they chose an alternate HMO or PPO Plan. If an eligible employee waives all medical coverage through the County, a monthly stipend may be provided.

DENTAL PLANS

The County offers two Dental Plans: PPO and Dental Maintenance Option (DMO). The County contributes up to 100% of the family coverage for both plans as long as the employee works at least 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. The PPO option plan design is 100% Preventative, 80% Basic Care, 80% Major Care with a $45 per individual deductible and annual maximum up to $1,450 per. The DMO option has an orthodontic benefit for children as well as adults.

VISION BENEFIT

The County offers two Voluntary Vision Plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for eligible employees. The two plans consist of a low option and a high option that offer annual eye exams and coverage for various frames and lenses. The Voluntary Vision Plan is 100% employee paid and available to employees and their dependents. In addition, an annual eye exam is covered for participants in the HMO Medical Plans with corresponding co-pay.

LIFE INSURANCE

The County pays for a Basic Life Insurance policy of $25,000. Supplemental Life Insurance for an employee can be purchased in $10,000 increments up $1,000,000. Supplemental Life Insurance can also be purchased for spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependent children.

ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT (AD&D) INSURANCE

An employee can purchase either a policy for themselves or a family policy in $25,000 increments up to $500,000.

COUNTY ALLOWANCE DOLLARS

The County provides up to $2900 of flex dollars annually, dependent upon the management employee's represented or unrepresented classification. These flex dollars can be used to pay for medical, Supplemental Life and/or AD&D premiums. The unused portion of these flex dollars are deposited into a Health Flexible Spending Account for the management employee, which can be used for unreimbursed medical expenses.

HEALTH FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

Employees may opt to salary contribute on a pre-tax basis up to $10,000 for eligible out of pocket medical, dental and vision expenses such as: prescription co-pays, office visit co-pays, prescription eye glasses or contact lenses.

DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

For employees who have either children under age 13 or dependents (parent, sibling or in-law incapable of self-care) that are dependent upon the employee for care can contribute salary on a pre-tax basis up to $5,000 annually. These pre-tax dollars can be used to pay for day care expenses provided by a licensed facility.

COMMUTER BENEFITS

For the 2011 Plan Year, an employee can set aside up to $230 a month in pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified work-related parking and commuting to and from work transit fees.

HOLIDAYS

Eleven paid holidays plus two or four floating holidays depending on the union bargaining unit. Represented management employees are entitled up to three additional days of management paid leave. Unrepresented management employees are entitled up to seven days of management paid leave.

VACATION AND SICK LEAVE WITH PAY

Vacation accrual ranges from two weeks to five weeks depending upon years of service and the union bargaining unit to which the position is assigned. Sick leave accrues at the approximate rate of one-half day per bi-weekly pay period. Exact rate is based on the union bargaining unit and is defined in the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.

VACATION PURCHASE PROGRAM

The County allows you to purchase one or two additional weeks of vacation through payroll deduction. Exact benefit is based on the union bargaining unit and is defined in the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

The County has an EAP available for employees, spouses/domestic partners and eligible dependents. This program provides services such as: counseling, financial consulting, child and elder care consulting and some legal counseling.

DISABILITY or INCOME REPLACEMENT

Two voluntary plans are offered: Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability can be purchased through a payroll deduction or with accrued vacation hours depending upon the union bargaining unit.

LONG TERM CARE

This voluntary benefit extends care for yourself and/or your spouse and/or your parents who experience a serious accident, chronic illness or frailties of old age. Places where care can be provided are: in one's home, at a nursing home, at an assisted living facility or adult day care center.

RETIREMENT

The County retirement program is a Defined Benefit plan and is governed under the provisions of the 1937 Act. The County's retirement is based on one's age upon entrance, compensation, years of service and specific percentage of employee/employer contributions with the County's portion vesting after five years of employment. (With regard to Project positions - Regularly appointed incumbents in full-time, non-project positions in the Alameda County classified service who are current members of the retirement system and who are appointed, without a break in service or status to a project position can elect to remain in the retirement system. Individuals hired into a project position and subsequently appointed to full-time, non-project positions become members of the retirement system at the time of the regular appointment. Computations and determinations of eligibility for retirement shall be based on the date of the regular appointment, with entitlements being prospective from that date.)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a Deferred Compensation program where an eligible employee can voluntarily contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax basis, a minimum of $20 per pay period up to the total annual contribution limit.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Those claiming additional preference points as a VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form on the day of the oral examination. Those claiming additional preference points as a DISABLED VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form and a letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs confirming eligibility for additional points on the day of the oral examination.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, and Alameda County Resolution No. R-83-773. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process. (510) 272-3703 (TDD)

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster.

DMV EMPLOYER PULL NOTICE PROGRAM
All county employees who drive on county business are required to enroll in the California Department of Motor Vehicles Employer Pull Notice Program in an effort to promote driver safety. Employees’ driver record reports will be released to the County Safety Officer in Risk Management to ensure that employees have valid driver’s licenses and are eligible to drive on county business.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
An applicant's previous employment may be investigated. Results of this investigation may be cause for disqualification. Also, all convictions will be reviewed and may result in a request for additional information or termination of employment. A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment. Each case will be given individual consideration, based on job-relatedness.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION
All prospective county employees must pass a medical examination before beginning employment. For positions which require a commercial driver's license and the performance of functions defined as "safety sensitive," Federal law and County policy requires that the examination include a drug screening process. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other non-job-related factor.