Labor Compliance Analyst II

Position Overview:

The Labor Compliance Analyst monitors, reviews, and enforces the Companies Labor Compliance Program (LCP) in accordance with the companies and DIR accepted practices. Additionally, the analyst performs field interviews and coordinates with contractors/subcontractors on all projects to ensure compliance with California Labor Code, California Code of Regulations, Companies Labor Compliance Program, Federal Davis-Bacon Act (when applicable), and all other applicable regulatory requirements.

Position Description:

- Work with appropriate employee staff identifying applicability of state/federal prevailing wage requirements as well as providing state and federal prevailing wage rates for inclusion in contract solicitation documents.

- Prepare and present labor compliance requirements at pre-bid and/or pre-construction meetings for contracts subject to the payment of prevailing wages.

- Respond to prevailing wage questions/concerns/matters that may arise from contractors and construction workers.

- Facilitate the proper reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization, and resolution of employee wage violations.

- Collect and review weekly Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) and supporting payroll records (statements of compliance, fringe benefit statements, payroll deductions, apprentice registration, etc.) submitted by prime and subcontractors.

- Communicate with contractors to resolve discrepancies/inadequacies related to CPRs submittals.

- Conduct investigations on alleged contractor violations uncovered from CPRs reviews, site visits, worker complaints, etc.

- Review contractor documents when applicable; determine the withhold amounts for unresolved issues.

- Notify affected contractor of audit, conduct pre meeting with contractor.

- Prepare the Withholding of Contract Payments; participate in settlement meetings/hearings.

- Maintain complete and updated electronic and/or hardcopy contract files, as appropriate, containing all relevant labor compliance information.

- Respond to requests regarding payroll related/labor compliance documents.

- Track changes and updates to state and federal labor compliance and prevailing wage regulations and standards; with the assistance of the Labor Compliance Lead (LC Lead) LCO apply changes/updates to the labor compliance procedures and practices accordingly.

- Assist the LC Lead with the development of labor compliance policies, procedures, form templates, and instructional operations manuals.

- Position requires candidates to travel to project sites throughout the district, conduct site visits and job walks, perform labor standards interviews with a random sampling of tradesman onsite, investigate complaints and issues, and report activities monthly.

- Conduct observations and worker interviews and assist the Labor Compliance Department (LCD) with site investigations.

- Attend meetings at the project site as needed, including pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings and progress meetings.

- Maintain files of working documents, including project interview and resolution paperwork.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

- The current District policy is four days in the office with one remote day per week. Work schedule, including remote day selection, is subject to department supervisor approval. The current policy is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in public works construction.
• Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree or related degree from a recognized college or university. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have a clear understanding of construction practices, state and federal labor laws, and the ability to interpret and apply the applicable labor law regulations in accordance with the DIR and the Company Program's standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess valid California driver's license and able to travel.
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Labor Compliance and LCPtracker.
• Bi-lingual-Spanish.

Salary : $60 - $70