Labor Compliance Administrator

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Pay Rate

Pay Grade 19 (AFSCME)

$145,912.00/annually - $177,361.60/annually

Note: The initial negotiable salary offer will be commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To

Manager of Small Business Support Services

Current Assignment

BART's Office of Civil Rights Department is seeking an experienced administrator with a strong background in prevailing wage and labor compliance, including experience in compliance with federal prevailing wage laws and/or state requirements established by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The selected incumbent will provide work direction to professional-level individual contributors within the department; advise and develop recommendations to directors and managers on assigned programs; and perform related duties as required.

This position is responsible for administering the Federal and State Prevailing Wage guidelines and requirements within the Office of Civil Rights and is accountable for identifying public works contracts that may be subject to prevailing wage determinations and ensuring public works contracts are registered pursuant to the requirements set by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations. The ideal candidate will bring organizational, and communication skills, ability to coordinate interdepartmental collaboration, implementation of best practices, and enhanced service delivery related to labor compliance.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Directly related experience is preferred in the areas of compliance with respect to Federal Davis-Bacon Act, State DIR regulations.
• Proficiency with business computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively complete a number of concurrent assignments across a wide range of projects.
• Analyze and synthesize information in a concise manner and make recommendations to resolve issues.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare reports and give presentations.
• Adaptability and flexibility, and ability to multitask with demanding time frames and determine priorities while adhering to deadlines on multiple or simultaneous projects.

Selection & Application Process

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

All applicants must apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or employment@bart.gov.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Applicants are invited to upload a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S., which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

1. Administers the District's prevailing wage and labor compliance efforts in accordance with federal and state regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act and related Acts, regulations from the California Department of Industrial Relations, and the District's Major Projects Project Stabilization Agreement.
   
   
2. Performs site and field visits to construction and project locations to monitor and evaluate contractor compliance with applicable prevailing wage requirements; conducts worker interviews, reviews and verifies Certified Payroll Reports submitted by Contractors and all Subcontractors to ensure accuracy, proper work classification, and wage determination compliance; provides recommendations to District management as appropriate on urgent and necessary proposed corrective actions.
   
   
3. Communicates with Contractors and Subcontractors to resolve discrepancies and missing information from Certified Payroll Report (CPR) submittals pursuant to the federal Davis-Bacon and California Labor Code Requirements; monitors and maintains the required ratios of apprentices from Union Affiliations.
   
   
4. Provides guidance and technical expertise to District staff and executive management regarding prevailing wage and labor compliance requirements stipulated by federal, state, and local regulations.
   
   
5. Participates in meetings with Contractors and Subcontractors during Pre-Award and Post-Award Phases (e.g., pre-bid, pre-construction, pre-job, progress meetings, etc.).
   
   
6. Identifies public works contracts subject to prevailing wage requirements and registers the public works contracts with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations.
   
   
7. Serves as the primary liaison between the District's internal stakeholders and external stakeholders regarding prevailing wage and labor compliance requirements on public works contracts.
   
   
8. Responds to questions and concerns from Contractors, Subcontractors, Affiliated Unions, Joint Advisory Committee, and public works employees regarding the District's Major Projects Project Stabilization Agreement (MPPSA); collects, stores, and distributes Agreement to be Bound from each Contractor and Subcontractor performing work on District projects.
   
   
9. Prepares various project reports to executive management and other key stakeholders routinely and as needed.
   
   
10. Prepares various workforce reports for Contractors and Subcontractors using certified payroll data to determine compliance with the District's MPPSA; tracks Overall Project Hiring Goals which include National Target Worker Goals as established per the Project Labor Agreements.
    
    
11. Develops and edits existing Labor Compliance Standard Operating Procedures for the District's Office of Civil Rights; attends meetings with Office of Civil Rights and District management staff as needed.
    
    
12. Monitors and ensures accurate processing of budget expenses; reviews and approves vouchers/pay applications for BART public works contracts, professional service agreements, and purchase orders for BART properties (e.g., offices, buildings, station grounds and lots, etc.); ensures Certified Payroll Report submissions are complete prior to approving progress payments.
    
    
13. Provides or coordinates staff training; trains assigned employees in assigned areas of work including methods, procedures, and techniques.
    
    
14. Responds to public record requests and customer service inquiries concerning Certified Payroll Reports applicable to Federal and State Prevailing Wage guidelines and requirements.
    
    

Knowledge of:

• Federal Davis-Bacon Act, State DIR regulations, and other applicable labor laws
• Principles and practices of contract administration
• Compliance provisions of Project Labor Agreements
• Prevailing wage classifications and determinations
• Methods and practices for conducting certified payroll audits and investigations
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Principles and practices of certified payroll systems.
• Related federal, state, and local ordinances, laws, codes, and regulations
• Report writing and data analysis techniques
  
  

• Implementing and managing labor compliance on large-scale public works contracts/projects
• Participating in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures
• Assessing departmental goals, objectives, and procedures
• Delegating authority and responsibility
• Interpreting and applying federal, state, and local policies, ordinances, regulations, and Project Labor Agreement provisions
• Identifying and responding to sensitive organizational issues, concerns, and needs
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Operating office equipment including computers, supporting word processing, spreadsheet applications, and compliance tracking software and reporting tools
• Preparing and tracking budgets and budget expenses
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Conducting audits and investigations
  
  

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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.