ELDE - Contract Compliance Supervisor at City of Oakland – Oakland, California

The 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.

Why join the City of Oakland’s Department of Workplace and Employment Standards?

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 for a Contract Compliance Supervisor. The Contract Compliance Supervisor plans, implements, and enforces various social equity/justice laws and policies on City contracts related to work wages, benefits, workforce hiring, and the City's procurement of goods and services, including the Local/Small Local Business Enterprise(L/SLBE) Program, the Local Employment Program (LEP), and Prevailing Wage laws. The supervisor trains, evaluates, and supervises assigned staff, and performs related duties as assigned. Contract compliance supervisors are assigned to one of two areas: 1) Business Inclusion or 2) Labor standards.

DWES is also hiring for multiple Contract Compliance positions.

The Contract Compliance Officer series implements the City's Contracting Equity program, including:

• Outreach to local businesses interested in becoming City contractors
• Reviewing applications and certifying local and small businesses

• Enforcing local business participation requirements on City contracts
• Enforcing City contractor Labor Standards, including local hiring and prevailing wage laws

• Politically Savvy: You demonstrate strong political acumen and the ability to build consensus among diverse partners with competing interests.
• 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:

• Monitoring compliance on complex contracts- including public works contracts, professional services, development agreements, loan agreements, and public-private partnerships- and working with contractors and developers to ensure all program requirements are met.
• Supervising the day-to-day operations of the DWES unit, including assigning and prioritizing work, reviewing quality and accuracy, coaching staff, and supporting ongoing professional development.
• Overseeing compliance activities to ensure programs are administered consistently, equitably, and in alignment with established policies and regulations.
• Providing technical assistance, training, and clear guidance to City staff, contractors, developers, employers, job seekers, and community partners regarding program requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Developing, maintaining, and improving standard operating procedures to ensure alignment with program updates and legislative changes.
• Preparing and presenting reports on compliance activities, trends, and outcomes to internal leadership, boards, and commissions as needed.
• Leading outreach and engagement efforts to increase awareness of the City's equity and justice programs and upcoming opportunities among diverse backgrounds.
• Coordinating with City departments and external agencies to promote consistent program implementation and resolve compliance matters.
• Experience developing and managing programs and systems.

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Contract Compliance Supervisor

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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 keep procedures aligned with evolving laws, legislative updates, equity initiatives, and shifting City priorities by continuously refining processes and staff training.
• You will supervise staff, support stakeholders, review compliance work, and address urgent issues simultaneously, often with limited time and resources.

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 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.

This 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 week
• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service

• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

*Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found here: Working for Oakland | City of Oakland, CA

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).