AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INVESTIGATOR PUBLIC CONTRACTS
New Jersey treats Affirmative Action Investigator Public Contracts as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. 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 direction of an Affirmative Action Assistant, Public Contracts or other supervisory official in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, assists in monitoring the affirmative action efforts of construction and procurement contractors awarded public contracts; reviews public agencies awarding contracts; performs investigative activities of a routine nature; provides technical assistance; attends staff meetings and training sessions; submits reports; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Provides technical assistance and conducts audits at state, county, and municipal public agencies to ascertain if contracts are being awarded in conformance with the affirmative action provisions established under P.L.1975, c.127. Visits facilities of procurement/service and construction contractors awarded public contracts and reviews their employment practices. Monitors and evaluates procurement/service and construction contractors' performance regarding the utilization of minorities and women. Recommends the creation of an affirmative action plan, if necessary, and monitors the implementation of said plan. Maintains a working relationship with the Division on Civil Rights and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance. Reviews initial project manning reports to determine if all pertinent information has been supplied by the contractor and to ensure initial compliance with established goals. Attends the initial construction job meeting to apprise the contractors of their obligations and to answer any pertinent questions. Visits construction job sites to monitor the current workforce for compliance with affirmative action employment goals. Submits field reports concerning the status of visited construction projects with recommendations regarding compliance status. As required, conducts home office visits of the construction company to obtain a complete profile of the company on which to base compliance conclusions. As necessary, verifies the availability of the training funds set aside by the public agency awarding the construction contract within the guidelines of the affirmative action regulations. Maintains contact with the various construction labor organizations during conduct of onsite inspections. Coordinates activities with various federal, state, municipal, and other government agencies responsible or the training and employment of minorities and women. As required, meets with community action groups to identify and/or coordinate activities when employment problems arise in connection with the project. Maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information system 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 Affirmative Action regulations for procurement, service, and construction contracts under P.L.1975, c. 127 after a period of training. Knowledge of employment practices as they pertain to civil rights, equal employment opportunity, or affirmative action. Knowledge of the various problems which are likely to arise in field investigation and related work. Knowledge of the building construction industry and its procedures, equipment, standards, methods, and requirements. Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding basic employment practices and equal employment opportunity. Ability to apply evaluation methods to monitoring procedures of contractors regarding the utilization of minorities and women. Ability to write appropriate reports, memos, and letters. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the representatives of labor organizations, community groups, contractor associations, and the representatives of federal, state, and local governments. Ability to recognize and identify problem areas and possible lack of compliance with established laws and regulations. Ability to negotiate and resolve problems in the field independently. Ability to collect factual information and present it in understandable and accurate form. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret basic laws 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 maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn how 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 if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it may cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. 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 an investigatory nature in the fields of civil rights, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, or technical personnel work. 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 creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.