Workforce Equity Compliance Officer #2601-6528-01

This position plays a key role in advancing the City’s 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 City’s 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.

• 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.

• Associate’s 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 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.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s State of Connecticut driver’s license.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

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 found HERE.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.