FIELD REPRESENTATIVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
To land Field Representative Construction Contract Compliance in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
A bachelor's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. The FY 2027 range lands between $58,222 and $84,763.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of a Senior Field Representative, Construction Contract Compliance, Office of Compliance, Department of Transportation, assists in the conduct of comprehensive reviews and inspections of contractors, statewide, to insure compliance with applicable federal and state equal employment opportunity/affirmative action, training, and minority business enterprise contractual requirements on all construction projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration, Urban Mass Transit Administration, and the Department of Transportation; establishes and maintains continuous liaison with all affected state and federal agencies, contractors and contractor associations, unions, minority business enterprises, minority-oriented organizations, and other affected groups and individuals associated with the effective implementation of the Department's Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Minority Business Enterprise Programs, as they relate to contract compliance; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Assists the Senior Field Representative, Construction Contract Compliance, in the performance of comprehensive jobsite and home office compliance reviews, inspections, and follow-ups to insure contractors' and subcontractors' active implementation of their Affirmative Action Program on Department construction projects, including compliance with specific contractual requirements for non-discrimination and affirmative action, especially regarding minorities, disadvantaged individuals, women, veterans, the handicapped, and minority business enterprises. Assists in performing spotcheck reviews and investigating problems and complaints of alleged discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, layoff, transfer, training, and payment of wages. Assists in the conduct of annual compliance reviews required by the Federal Highway Administration and reviews required by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, pertaining to consent decrees and "areawide plans" for increasing minority participation in the construction industry. Assists and/or conducts seminars, orientations, preconstruction conferences, and jobsite meetings to assist department regional personnel to effectively monitor and enforce contract EEO, MBE, and training program requirements. Assists and/or conducts seminars, orientations, preconstruction conferences, jobsite and home office meetings to assist and apprise contractors, unions, minority business enterprises, minority-oriented agencies, and other affected groups and individuals regarding the Department's expanded Affirmative Action and Minority Business Enterprise Programs. Provides technical assistance to various state and local governments in the development, administration, and monitoring of construction Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Programs. Establishes and maintains continuous liaison with public and private, federal and state agencies, contractors, unions, minority- oriented and women-oriented organizations, and other affected groups and individuals involved in the attainment of equal employment opportunity on department construction projects. Assists in monitoring the expanded Highway Construction Training Program to insure that contractors satisfactorily implement contract training requirements; compiles necessary statistics for preparation of quarterly computer trainee print-outs detailing training activity on individual projects. Provides direct supportive services to contractors in order to increase the effectiveness of their training programs. Services include trainee pre-entry and on-the-job counseling, recruitment assistance, referral services, follow-ups, and investigation of trainee/contractor problems and complaints. Assists in the preparation of clear, concise, factual and comprehensive compliance reports summarizing review findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Prepares memoranda, letters, reports, and other correspondence related to routine matters of the EEO Section, including responses to problems and complaints and requests for information from contractors, unions, minority and nonminority groups and individuals, as well as from federal, state and local governments. Prepares and maintains records, workpapers, and files essential to each individual EEO compliance review as required. Gathers, compiles, and prepares monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual statistical reports summarizing EEO, MBE, and manpower and training activities on individual construction projects. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the federal, state and municipal laws and regulations regarding affirmative action for equal employment opportunity. Knowledge of the EEO/Affirmative Action and Minority Business Enterprise Programs of the New Jersey Department of Transportation in regard to construction contacts after a period of training. Knowledge of the road construction industry and its procedures, equipment, standards, methods and requirements. Knowledge of the contract between the New Jersey Department of Transportation and contractors for the building of roads, bridges, and miscellaneous items included in the contract after a period of training. Knowledge of the various problems which are likely to arise in field investigation and related work. Knowledge of all union and labor laws in the State of New Jersey after a period of training. Ability to organize assigned field and other work, analyze compliance and related problems, prepare comprehensive reports thereon, and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with representatives of labor organizations, community groups, contractor associations, and representatives of federal, state and local governments. Ability to recognize, identify, and determine problem areas and possible lack of compliance with established law and regulations. Ability to negotiate and resolve problems in the field to the extent possible. Ability to communicate effectively with members of minority groups in regard to contractors' contractual obligations to provide equal employment and training opportunities. Ability to collect factual information and present it in understandable and accurate form. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret basic law and regulations to individuals of varying degrees of education and English comprehension. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and comprehensive reports containing findings and conclusions. Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: A18- JMR 3/22/94
Note
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience in the review and analysis of construction contracts and/or contractors' compliance with EEO contract provisions and in the preparation of related comprehensive evaluation and reports. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.