Contract Compliance Specialist (Overstrength)

City of San Jose • San Jose, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering a wide variety of capital improvement projects that include construction and rehabilitation of essential City infrastructure, managing municipal facilities and fleet assets, and overseeing sustainable development. Beyond physical infrastructure, the Department remains dedicated to operational excellence, community partnership, and a supportive professional environment. This is a temporary (Overstrength) position that is anticipated to be funded through December 31, 2026, subject to further extension as appropriate. If this position is not extended through the budget process, the city may seek to place you in other internal job opportunities based on your previous work experience. The Public Works Department is recruiting to fill one (1) full-time Contract Compliance Specialist position. The position reports directly to the Contract Compliance Coordinator and support the Labor Compliance Division. The Contract Compliance Specialist performs varied professional analytical and investigative duties to interpret, monitor and implement the City's Prevailing Wage and Living Wage Policies and Federal and State labor compliance regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, social/behavioral sciences or related field and two years of construction contract administration, project management or labor compliance enforcement experience.
• Valid California Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Job Expertise- Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/ technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Customer Service Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
• Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
• Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, implement, and monitor contracts for compliance with the City, State and Federal regulations related to prevailing and living wage programs and policies.
• Administer policy and investigate complaints of labor code violations.
• Determine and issue craft classifications on service, maintenance, and construction contracts pursuant to City policy.
• Advise City departments on proposal/ bid/ quote preparation to ensure conformance with funding policy regulations.
• Attend pre-bid and pre-construction to explain labor compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain accurate records for Office databases.
• Work with City departments, governmental agencies, contracting community, legal and union organizations regarding labor compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level