Position DescriptionDepartment of Economic Equity and OpportunityMission:To connect, value, and empower people, businesses, and communities.Vision:An inclusive, accessible, prosperous, and resilient Harris County economy.What you will do at the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity:The Contracts Policy Compliance Manager oversees contract compliance in line with Court-approved policies, collaborating with legal, purchasing, and administrative departments to ensure adherence. This role primarily focuses on the County’s safety program compliance (70%) and general policy compliance (30%), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, industry guidelines, and internal policies, particularly safety.Duties & Responsibilities:Safety Program Compliance (70%):Review and ensure compliance of all contracts that align with the court-approved safety policy and proceduresMaintain accurate records of all applicable contracts and related compliance documentation.Work in collaboration with the legal, purchasing department and the administrative department to monitor and manage contractual obligations related to safety.Recommend improvement strategies regarding safety issues identified and provide assistance for action plan implementationEstablish an effective internal communication plan to promptly notify key administrative departments and leadership when an event is identifiedImplement, and maintain the safety programs in alignment with court-approved policies, and regulatory requirements.Monitor changes in safety regulations, court mandates, and industry standards to ensure ongoing compliance.Review and investigate any hazardous conditions complaints filed with Harris County.Familiar with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)standards and websiteFamiliar with reviewing contracts prevailing wage documentationDevelop and conduct training programs on regarding the safety policy for internal administrative departmentsIdentify potential compliance risks related to the safety policy and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.Respond to external safety-related incidents and inquires.Conduct quarterly internal audits to ensure compliance with contractual safety requirements and court-approved policies.Prepare reports on compliance status and safety performance for internal and external stakeholders.General Policy Compliance (30%):Monitor and review County policies to ensure adherence to applicable laws and internal regulations.Assist in the development and enforcement of County-wide policies.Conduct compliance audits and prepare reports for management on compliance issues and performance.Provide guidance and support to departments to maintain policy compliance across operational areas.Communicate necessary updates to relevant departments.Other Duties:This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.At its discretion, management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email .This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.RequirementsEducation/Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or a related field, andA minimum of 5 years of experience in contract compliance, risk management or safety program managementORHigh school diploma (or equivalent), and
A minimum of 7 years of experience in contract compliance, risk management or safety program managementKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strong understanding of federal, state, and local safety regulations, court-approved policies, and compliance requirements.Excellent program and contract management skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent organizational and leadership skillsEffective communication and training skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including legal and purchasing departments.NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. “See Resume” will not be accepted for qualifications.PreferencesCertifications in safety (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA certification) are highly desirable.Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standardsBilingual, English/Spanish (speaking/ reading/ writing)General InformationPosition Type and Typical Hours of Work:Full-Time | RegularMonday – Friday | Subject to early morning, evening, and weekend.Standard office hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM however, there may be instances where site visits are necessary.Additionally, hybrid work options are available, offering flexibility between remote and in-office work.Work Environment and Physical Demands:This job operates in a professional office environment.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.Lift up to 20 lbs.Local travel for site visits to construction sites may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, physical activity; adherence to strict safety protocols is requiredReporting Relationships:Reports to Position: Assistant Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic ProgramsSupervises Positions: N/AEmployment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.BENEFITSHarris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County’s behalf as needed.For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:01Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree or higher
• None of the above

02If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Business Administration
• Occupational Safety
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.04Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in contract compliance, risk management or safety program management? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application’s employment history)

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in contract compliance, risk management or safety program management. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: “January 2020 – December 2023” If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type “N/A” in the space provided.06Do you have any Certifications in safety (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA certification)?

• Yes
• No

07Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

08Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?

Expected salary: $35.52 – 41.11 per hour

Location: Houston, TX

Job date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:19:39 GMT

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