Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description As a Compliance Specialists 2, the incumbent will be expected to have frequent written and oral communications with agency program managers and staff, state and federal agency staff, and representatives of business, unions, and public and private organizations to promote and explain the program, evaluate compliance activities, negotiate solutions to problems, provide technical assistance and advice, interpret statutes, policies, rules, and regulations, evaluate program effectiveness, and exchange information. Incumbents must exercise tact and diplomacy to gain cooperation and support for the program, negotiate solutions to problems, and encourage compliance.
The incumbent will supervise lower-level Compliance Specialists, and office clerical staff by assigning staff to audits and projects, reviewing work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements, evaluating performance, training, establishing program priorities, interpreting policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations, and resolving complex problems.
The incumbent will:
• Provide state-wide training, guidance, and oversight to Regional Compliance Specialists to ensure all duties are performed accurately and timely.
• Develop and provide goal assessment training to establish contract specific DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOB goals.
• Take lead on matters of greater complexity.
• Provide temporary oversight and supervision of compliance programs in other regions in the event of a vacancy or extended absence of another CS2.
• Develop and perform training and QA Review of FHWA Compliance Reviews submitted to Office of Construction.
• Review applications for vacant CS1 titles and conduct interviews.
• Perform Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Review training of Off-Site DBE/MBE/WBE/SDVOB firms (i.e., Manufacturers, Fabricators, Material Suppliers, Distributors, Professional Services, Work Services)
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications Seven 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.
One year of this experience must have been at a supervisory level. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of the non-supervisory experience. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of the non-supervisory experience.
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Kelly.snyder@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road, POD 5-1
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-285 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 15, 2025 to:
Kelly Snyder
New York State Department of Transportation
Office of Construction 50 Wolf Road, POD 5-1 Albany, New York 12232
(518) 457-6472
Kelly.snyder@dot.ny.gov