Business Compliance Officer - West

Job Purpose and Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance regarding diverse business opportunities in contracting and employment through enforcing the policies and procedures of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) and applicable state and federal laws. Work includes responsibility for the collection, organization, analysis, and maintenance of quantifiable statistical data to support business enterprise programs. Work is performed with independence and reviewed by a manager for attainment of program goals, completion of projects, and overall performance.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Performs analytical work to ensure the promotion and utilization of Diverse Business (DB) programs at the PTC.

Monitors projects and compliance findings to evaluate the level of DB participation. Makes recommendations and provides corrective action to ensure equal opportunity and appropriate participation.

Works with management staff to develop plans for collaborating with employees, vendors, and others to resolve contract compliance issues and implement good faith efforts. Reviews prevailing wage and certified payrolls to ensure PTC compliance with state and federal regulations.

Notifies management of potential scenarios that may impede contract compliance and makes recommendations for resolving those situations. 

Prepares and analyzes reports, correspondence, forms, databases, and other materials necessary for the proper statistical tracking and administration of a comprehensive DB contracting and compliance program.

Conducts periodic on-site reviews of contractors doing business with the PTC to evaluate compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Mediates contract resolution between prime contractors and subcontractors. Prepares cases and provides testimony at administrative legal hearings.

Develops reports, correspondence, forms, and materials necessary for the proper administration of a comprehensive contract compliance program. Maintains records for both federal and non-federal contractors.

Works with other departments with regard to Construction contracts, Professional Services agreements, and with Job Order contracts to assist in developing processes and procedures to decrease the probability of billing errors and irregularities.

Trains delegates to recognize payroll inconsistencies.

Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.

Performs related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Eight (8) years of experience in contract administration, auditing, compliance, or diverse business programs; 
OR 
Four (4) years of experience in contract administration, auditing, compliance, or diverse business programs AND a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field. 
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted. 

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.

Competencies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position demands include frequent speaking, writing, and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position requires frequent travel and/or fieldwork with exposure to roadway traffic. Occasionally works outside of normal business hours for assigned work assignments.

Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting, and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.  

Disclaimer

The information provided in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent(s) within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and working conditions required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Management has the discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.