Contract Compliance Specialist (Greeley)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Contract Compliance Specialist (Administrator III) is based in CDOT’s Region 4 Civil Rights Office in Greeley. The office administers and enforces federal and state civil rights, labor, and contract-compliance requirements, including Title VI and Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Davis-Bacon requirements, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, and the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program. It also provides guidance to employees and managers, investigates potential non-compliance and discrimination, and documents findings and recommended actions. The position reviews federally aided construction projects for DBE and OJT, labor, equal opportunity, Title VI, and related contract compliance, while supporting internal Civil Rights programs and operations. The specialist conducts site visits and interviews, reviews contractor documentation and payroll, investigates complaints, tracks and reports compliance data, and provides guidance to contractors, project personnel, employees, supervisors, and managers. The position also attends preconstruction meetings and conferences and learns to provide technical assistance on applicable programs. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to support work-life balance and CDOT business needs. The position will likely use a hybrid arrangement combining in-office and remote work. Travel to project sites, training, and meetings is required, with occasional overnight travel one to three times per year throughout Colorado. The position requires operating CDOT vehicles. Applicants must be Colorado residents. A current valid driver’s license is required when operating a state or personal motor vehicle is an essential function.

Requirements

Colorado state residency.
Six years of experience in human resources, law, contract compliance, business administration, psychology, sociology, public administration, or other work related to the position’s major duties, including at least two years primarily focused on labor/employment law compliance, equal opportunity, and/or contract compliance; OR a combination of relevant education and experience totaling six years, with the same two-year specialized experience requirement.
A current valid driver’s license is required when operating a state or personal motor vehicle is an essential function of the position.
Pass a pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal and public court records, education, and driving records checks.
If qualifying with education, submit college transcripts or an official foreign credential evaluation report meeting the stated requirements.
Ability to conduct workplace and contract-compliance investigations, interviews, research, and documentation.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and federal laws.
Strong oral and written communication, including preparing reports and official correspondence and providing presentations or training.
Strong judgment, evaluation, problem-solving, reasoning, decision-making, interpersonal, customer-service, relationship-building, planning, time-management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to advise, mentor, consult, negotiate, adapt communication to different audiences, and work effectively in politically sensitive and changing circumstances.
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, and SAP, and ability to learn new software.
Willingness to travel to project sites, training, and meetings, including occasional overnight travel, and to operate CDOT vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success with duties described in the job posting.
State service experience related to the position’s duties.
High work and personal ethics and integrity.
Knowledge of or experience interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with federal and state civil rights and labor laws and regulations.
Knowledge of workplace issues and laws, including Title VI, Title VII, workplace violence, sexual harassment, ADA, and FMLA.
Experience with Equal Opportunity programs and employee relations.
Experience with DBE and OJT programs and identifying small business needs.
Experience investigating labor-related or contract-compliance issues.
Superior oral presentation, training, and lecture skills, and excellent writing skills.
Organizational awareness and experience partnering effectively with professionals, consultants, stakeholders, and staff while considering their needs and priorities.
Ability to model honesty, integrity, trust, and respect; strong advising, mentoring, and consulting skills.
Flexibility, negotiation skills, and a passion for safety.

Responsibilities

Conduct field visits to determine DBE and OJT program contract compliance by observing and documenting construction activities, equipment, and contractors performing work.
Interview employees and compare interview information with submitted documentation.
Investigate labor complaints by collecting information and coordinating with the External Compliance Manager regarding actions.
Conduct field surveys concerning labor compliance and contractors’ commercially useful functions, and make recommendations consistent with federal and state guidelines.
Coordinate with the External Compliance Manager and Project Engineers to conduct 280 labor interviews when specified contractors are on site.
Check whether prime contractors are meeting DBE commitments and notify the External Compliance Manager of violations.
Review subcontracts for payment compliance and track subcontract amounts and commitments.
Identify and interpret contract provisions, including FHWA 1273, Davis-Bacon requirements, and applicable federal regulations for federally aided construction projects.
Attend preconstruction meetings; process, track, and approve sublet requests.
Oversee contractor payroll submissions and verify wage and fringe payments.
Prepare quarterly 280 reports, labor reports, and Certificates of Compliance.
Enter Civil Rights initiative results accurately to support compliance with federal and state programs.
Serve as a resource for contractors and project personnel seeking assistance understanding federal and state construction guidelines.
Conduct contractor compliance reviews, collect and analyze documentation, verify good-faith efforts to meet federal EEO requirements, and prepare draft findings reports for the External Compliance Manager’s review.
Monitor, collect, and report quarterly labor interviews as required by FHWA.
Monitor contractor annual reporting of FHWA 1391 workforce data and ensure compliance with federal requirements.
Attend preconstruction conferences and provide or learn to provide technical assistance and guidance to project personnel, contractors, consultants, and local agencies.
Become a trained user of LCPtracker and B2G and assist employees, contractors, and local agencies with those systems.
Support internal Civil Rights programs and advise employees, supervisors, and managers on personnel actions to uphold equal opportunity practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.