Contract Compliance Specialist

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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at Hennepin County facilities under construction and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Senior.
Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Review contract documents to assess opportunities for small, women- and minority-owned business participation; recommend procurement method(s) to achieve participation.
• Review project documents to assess apprenticeship opportunities for participants in training programs and programs that train and promote employment of county clients.
• Represent the county at trade fairs, professional trade association- and construction industry-sponsored events, pre-bid, pre-proposal and pre-construction meetings.
• Serve as a resource to contractors learning to use the county’s web-based contract compliance software.
• Evaluate (for scoring) proposed level of Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation in a contract by self-performing SBE prime contractors and/or SBE subcontractors and suppliers.
• Set contract goals and perform contract compliance to support contractors’ attainment of their business inclusion and workforce goals.
• Conduct regular on-site reviews of construction contracts; collaborate with department project managers to promote contractors’ adherence to contractual obligations.
• Produce monthly status reports that show contractors’ relative attainment of contract goals for active contracts.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and four or more years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations that includes project management, data analysis and report writing, coordinating operations within restricted legal requirements, and process improvement teams.
  • Eight years or more of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations that includes project management, data analysis and report writing, coordinating operations within restricted legal requirements, and process improvement teams.

Nice to have:

• A Certified Contract Compliance Administrator certificate issued by a national training organization.
• Experience working to establish and monitor contractor compliance with business inclusion goals and Affirmative Action/Workforce goals.
• Experience working with:
  • B2GNow and LCPTracker compliance software.
  • Microsoft Excel to create reports and spreadsheets.
  • Public procurement.

About the department:
In Purchasing and Contract Services, we make it our mission to join with vendors and county departments in purchasing needed goods and services through a process that is cost effective, fair and accessible to all businesses and to ensure that we contract with vendors who share the county's commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility (select Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.
Pajoua Chang
Pajoua.Chang@hennepin.us

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) .