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Agency Transportation, Department of

Title Compliance Specialist 1 (Region 4)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Monroe

Street Address 1530 Jefferson Rd.

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14623

Duties Description Duties include administering Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO) accounts and software enhancement requests for the Department’s Civil Rights Monitoring and Reporting System for the Construction Program; providing support, assistance and training in the use of EBO to Contractor’s and Department users; assisting with data entry, maintenance and testing of EBO; and monitoring contract information reported in EBO. Requires an understanding of the rules and regulations related to Federal Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) as well as the State Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Programs. The incumbent will: • Attend Pre-Construction and Progress Meetings to discuss program requirements and/or to address non-compliance. • Meet with construction field staff and trainees/apprentices to review training program requirements. • At post award, ensure that the Contractor's commitments towards the DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOB goals are attained or that sufficient good faith efforts are achieved (certification of compliance required). • Review all substitutions/reductions/terminations, ensure proper documentation is received, and obtain approval/concurrence from CS2. • Perform monthly EBO reviews and assist Contractor with EBO questions. • Ensure Contractor compliance with all federal, state, and local laws rules, and regulations (i.e., DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOB and EEO goals) • Review contract payments to ensure compliance with state and federal prompt payment laws; document and follow-up on prompt payment complaints received. • Review and approve requests for Subcontractors and Trucking Firms and ensure the required provisions are included in subcontract agreements. • Conduct FHWA Compliance Reviews. • Perform QA review of wage rate interviews conducted with Contractor, Subcontractors, and Trucking Firms to ensure prevailing wages are in conformance with state and federal regulations. • Perform QA review of Commercially Useful Function reports and ensure Contractor and DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOBs performance adheres to the provisions of CUF; address non-compliance by the imposition of sanctions and liquidated damages. • At final acceptance, perform and document analysis of contracts where commitment was not achieved and GFE was reviewed. If LDs are recommended, contact CS2 for concurrence. • Provide guidance, technical assistance, and training to regional construction staff and/or bidders to facilitate contract and procurement processes and use of EBO. • Provide training to project management staff with respect to interpretation of contractual provisions and addressing contract compliance issues. • Perform site visits (as needed). Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Six 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. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules________________________________________DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. ________________________________________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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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Name Jennifer L. Feeney

Telephone

Fax 585-272-3426

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 1530 Jefferson Rd.

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14623

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-26-08 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to:Jennifer L. FeeneyAdministrative Services DirectorNew York State Department of Transportation- Region 41530 Jefferson Rd.Rochester, NY 14623585-272-3426 (fax)[email protected]***PLEASE INCLUDE R04-26-08 IN SUBJECT LINE***Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than January 30, 2026.Applications for employment may be found at the following web address: https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application\_for\_Employment\_Part\_1.pdf