Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleCompliance Specialist 1 (Region 8)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Dutchess

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Construction Group

4 Burnett Blvd

City Poughkeepsie

StateNY

Zip Code12603

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will be responsible for assuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, public and private not-for-profit organizations, and minority, women and disadvantaged businesses doing business with the Department of Transportation and its sub-recipients comply with Federal and State Equal Opportunity statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and Executive Orders governing businesses receiving public funds for goods and services. The selected candidate will also be responsible for assuring Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance.

The incumbent will:
• Provide technical assistance to Department staff, consultants, and contractors to achieve or maintain contractual compliance.
• Prepare regular reports of program activities for the agency and other State and Federal agencies.
• Monitor contract activity and progress to ensure contractual compliance.
• Conduct site visits to ensure contractual compliance.
• Meet with contracts to discuss and negotiate solutions regarding steps needed to effect program compliance.
• Provide training for the designated Affirmative Action Officers of consultants, contractors, etc. Review complaints from the public, and individuals about the program or individual contractors and refer complaints to the Office of Diversity and Opportunity or the Office of Legal Affairs Investigation Unit.
• Coordinate program activities within the agency and with Federal, State, and local agencies and organization.
• Meet with community groups, contractors, labor unions, consultants, minority organizations, etc., to discuss the program, promote acceptance and understanding of program goals and objectives, encourage participation, and answer questions.

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in the review, investigation, and/or evaluation of compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, rules and regulations; in the planning, development, implementation, and review of programs dealing with equal employment opportunity, human rights, affirmative action, minority business program coordination, and/or labor relations directly relating to affirmative action; or in the development and administration of programs designed to facilitate minority community access to employment or business opportunities in the public and private sector.

A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.

A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Administrative Services

Telephone

Fax 845-431-7927

Email Address dot.sm.r8.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 8

4 Burnett Boulevard

City Poughkeepsie

State NY

Zip Code 12603

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R08-B-25-72 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 10/21/2025 to:

Administrative Services
New York State Department of Transportation, Region 8,
4 Burnett Boulevard, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Email: dot.sm.r8.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov