Workforce Equity Compliance Officer

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The City of New Haven's Commission on Equal Opportunities (CEO) is the oldest municipal civil rights agency in the United States. In 1963, Mayor Richard

C. Lee established a fact‑finding committee on human rights, which held numerous public hearings regarding civil and human rights issues. The committee’s findings led to the ordinance that created the Commission, and since then the Commission’s mandate has expanded as society’s understanding of who we are has grown.

It is the responsibility of the Commission on Equal Opportunities to promote mutual understanding and respect among all people of New Haven without regard for race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, familial status, or physical disability. We conduct programs of education, research, investigation, and action to carry out the provisions of the ordinance and to work with governmental and private organizations to achieve harmonious inter‑group relations in the community.

This position plays a key role in advancing the City’s mission to ensure fairness, inclusion and opportunity in all City‑supported construction projects. The incumbent is responsible for enforcing the City’s Code of Ordinances, specifically Chapter 12½, Article II concerning hiring practices in the construction trades, as well as applicable federal, state, and city mandates governing workforce equity and wage standards.

• Conduct on‑site inspections of City‑related construction projects to ensure compliance with workforce equity, workers’ compensation insurance, OSHA card verification, I‑9 review, and wage laws.
• Analyze and review daily workforce reports, interview employees, and evaluate documentation for accuracy and completeness; prepare reports on the results of site visits.
• Prepare comprehensive compliance reports summarizing findings, trends, and project progress.
• Use mobile devices and/or compliance software to document site visits and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Investigate potential violations and recommend appropriate corrective action or penalties.
• Assist in pre‑bid, pre‑construction, and pre‑award meetings to explain City, State, and Federal requirements related to workforce utilization, apprenticeship programs, required training programs, and wage standards.
• Review contractors’ affirmative action plans, workforce projections, payroll certifications, and policy statements.
• Advise contractors and labor unions on strategies to recruit, train, and retain women, residents, and minority workers.
• Represent the Commission at community meetings, outreach events, and workforce development trainings and workshops.
• Assist in developing, delivering, and presenting educational materials and training sessions that explain mandated workforce equity requirements.
• Perform related work as required.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Sociology, Urban Studies, Industrial Relations or a related field; OR a one‑year certificate in related studies from a technical school.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in compliance monitoring, construction or construction project administration, human resources, labor relations, contract oversight, workforce development, community outreach, or a closely related field.
• Coursework or certification in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, affirmative action, or workforce diversity is ideal.
• Experience working with or auditing contractors, labor unions, apprenticeship programs, or workforce utilization plans is highly desirable.
• Experience analyzing workforce data, preparing compliance reports, or conducting outreach to community or industry stakeholders is advantageous.
• In lieu of a college degree or technical school certification, an additional 1½ years of closely related experience may be substituted.

• Knowledge of affirmative action principles, workforce equity policies, and…