Compliance Specialist 2

State of New York • Albany, NY

401d • $84,156 - $106,454

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist 2 position at the New York State Department of Transportation involves overseeing compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and regulations, particularly in relation to the construction program. The role includes supervising staff, providing training, and ensuring accurate reporting and documentation of compliance efforts. The position is permanent and full-time, with a focus on equitable business opportunities and support for contractors and department users.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in compliance review, investigation, or evaluation related to equal employment opportunity laws.
• One year of supervisory experience in relevant fields.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of non-supervisory experience.
• A master's degree may substitute for one year of non-supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer Equitable Business Opportunities (EBO) accounts and software enhancement requests for the Civil Rights Monitoring and Reporting System.
• Provide support, assistance, and training in the use of EBO to contractors and department users.
• Assist with data entry, maintenance, and testing of EBO.
• Monitor contract information reported in EBO.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and oversight to the CS1s to ensure accurate and timely performance of duties.
• Assist and train Regional CS1s in their roles and responsibilities.
• Perform goal assessment during the design phase to establish realistic DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOB goals and request waivers if appropriate.
• Lead on complex matters and coordinate with the Office of Construction.
• Ensure coverage of CS1 roles during vacancies.
• Provide temporary oversight and supervision of other regions during absences.
• Perform QA Review of FHWA Compliance Reviews and submit to the Office of Construction.
• Review substitutions/reductions/terminations for proper documentation and provide approval.
• At final acceptance, perform QA review of GFE documentation and provide concurrence.
• Review applications for vacant CS1 titles and conduct interviews as needed.
• Perform Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Reviews of Off-Site DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOB firms.
• Oversee mega projects within regional oversight.
• Serve a role within the Incident Command System to support emergency response.

Benefits

• Telecommuting allowed
• Flexible work hours (37.5 hours per week)
• Permanent position
• Full-time employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree