ELDE - Assistant Contract Compliance Officer

Assistant Contract Compliance OfficerThe City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. The Department of Workplace and Employment Standards (DWES) advances social and economic opportunities for the City of Oakland residents by enforcing the City's laws that intentionally work to advance equitable opportunities for its residents. DWES oversees City laws that: Protect workers from wage theft and inhumane working conditions. Maximize the local impact of the City's procurement power by providing residents with access to quality jobs and contracting opportunities. For those who answer the call to serve the public, this is a pivotal and exciting time to join the City of Oakland. Budget and policy discussions are creating space to reimagine local government, prioritize equity and accessibility, strengthen core services, and ensure resources align with community needs. City leadership is committed to innovation, collaboration, and strategic investment, seeking talented professionals who want to make a lasting impact. DWES is hiring an Assistant Contract Compliance Officer. The Assistant Contract Compliance Officer assists in conducting outreach to local businesses interested in becoming City contractors, reviewing applications to certify local and small local businesses, and enforcing local business participation requirements on City contracts. They also ensure compliance with City Contractor Labor Standards, including local hiring and prevailing wage laws. DWES is also hiring for a Contract Compliance Officer and a Contract Compliance Supervisor. If you are interested in these positions, you must submit separate applications for each posting. The Contract Compliance Officer posting can be found here: ELDE - Contract Compliance Officer The Contract Compliance Supervisor posting can be found here: ELDE - Contract Compliance Supervisor If you are interested in any of these positions, please apply for them separately. We are looking for someone who is: Adaptable and self-motivated: You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, service-oriented environment. Excellent communicator: You confidently engage the public and internal stakeholders at all levels. Observant, analytical, and impartial: You use strong analytical skills, stay patient under pressure, and approach situations with fairness. Professional and politically savvy: You bring political acumen, build consensus among diverse partners, and interact effectively with elected officials and City leaders. Discreet and trustworthy: You handle highly sensitive information with confidentiality and care. Technologically proficient: You regularly use MS Office Suite, Zoom, and Adobe to accomplish your work. Experienced in program management and compliance: You manage programs and operational systems, including planning, implementation, and evaluation, while ensuring compliance with local business participation requirements and employment standards. What you will typically be responsible for: Processing and reviewing applications for small business certifications and labor compliance documents such as waivers, job referral requests, and application to DWES' local employment referral program. Scheduling and performing site visits related to approval of small business certifications and Local/Small Local Business Enterprise (L/SLBE) Program compliance. Assisting with outreach for the unit, including maintaining the inventory of outreach supplies, updating contracting forecasts, scheduling and hosting events, formatting forecasting documents and other outreach materials, and giving presentations about the L/SLBE program and the benefits of certification. Organizing files in our online system, B2Gnow and LCP tracker, so they are easy to find and complete with all required documents. Asking questions and requesting documents from small business owners to complete their application and prepare for staff review. Pulling data for reports evaluating the small business certification area of L/SBLE legislation and labor compliance, crafting reports that can help direct outreach efforts, and ensuring businesses are registered with the correct NAICS codes. Assisting in creating educational tools and databases for small businesses. A few reasons you might love this job: You will advance social and economic justice while making a meaningful difference for workers, residents, and local businesses in Oakland. You will mentor staff, build strong teams, and support others in growing successful careers in public service. You will collaborate with local unions, worker advocates, and community-based organizations to drive meaningful and lasting change. A few challenges you might face in this job: You will engage individuals at all levels while navigating a politically dynamic environment. You will need to learn quickly with minimal direction. You will work in an ever-evolving environment and will need to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. Competencies Required: Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishments. Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behaviors as the situation requires. Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data. Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work product. Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships. Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluates information, propositions, and claims. Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data about an issue or question. Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity. Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations. Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understands, interprets, and ensures compliance with laws, policies, and regulations. Oral Communication: Engages effectively in dialogue. Actively listens and retains information. Responds on topic in a manner appropriate to the person, time, and situation. Political & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries. Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job. Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications. Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace. Writing: Communicating effectively in writing. Minimum Requirements for ApplicationAny combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable: Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, public administration, sociology, or a related field. OR Associate's degree in business administration or sociology and an additional two years of related work experience. Experience: One year of experience in contract compliance, social equity/justice program administration, personnel, or a related field, performing work such as enforcement involving equal opportunity and nondiscrimination, workforce development, community and stakeholder engagement activities, and research and analysis. Experience may have involved non-profit agencies, the business community, contractors and vendors, or the public. License or Certificate/Other Requirements: Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations promptly as required in the performance of duties. Supplemental InformationThis is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902f. All applications received will be forwarded to DWES for further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Exempt Limited Duration Employee (ELDE): This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules (per Charter Section 902f). Exempt Limited Duration positions may not exceed a period of one year. What's in it for you? Work/Life Balance: 37.5-hour work weeks 15 paid holidays Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service Re