The Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) implements and enforces the Chapter 12B Equal Benefits Ordinance and the Chapter 14B Local Business Enterprise Ordinance that were adopted by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors to protect the public interest in equality throughout the City & County of San Francisco’s governmental contracting process. In order to provide the highest level of public service, the CMD is committed to providing expert assistance to businesses and City departments to ensure we accomplish this mandate fairly, effectively and efficiently.

Under general direction, the 2992 Contract Compliance Officer I implements a program of compliance with the Equal Benefits provisions contained in San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 12B. The Equal Benefits Ordinance prohibits the City and County of San Francisco from entering into contracts with entities that discriminate in the provision of benefits to employees with spouses and employees with domestic partners.

The Contract Compliance Officer I in the Equal Benefits Unit facilitates compliance for business entities who have or may have contracts or agreements to render personal services or to supply products to departments, or for users of facilities under the jurisdiction of a City department, commission or agency; ensures effective and timely compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures through appraisals, evaluations, inspections, investigations, meetings and conferences; represents management at conferences and hearings; recommends appropriate action to effect voluntary compliance through persuasion and education; and performs related duties as required.  

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to ensuring excellence in public service.

Essential Functions

1.  Analyze routine and complex forms and supporting employee benefit documentation submitted by contractors and potential contractors to ensure compliance with the Equal Benefits Ordinance. Prepare, approve, and sign a variety of related correspondence and documents.

2.  Provide technical assistance to business entities, contracting departments, insurance carriers, employment attorneys, human resources professionals and others to ensure achievement of Equal Benefits Ordinance objectives.

3.  Prepare program metrics for distribution to Contract Monitoring Division management on Equal Benefits Ordinance activities as related to contract compliance.

4.  Develop program techniques and criteria and provide methods for achieving Equal Benefits Ordinance objectives in contracts; disseminate and implement policy statements; prepare related correspondence and reports.

5.  Investigate formal complaints of alleged violation of the Equal Benefits Ordinance by parties to agreements and recommend procedures to ensure compliance with all contract provisions that promote Equal Benefits Ordinance objectives.

6.  Advise Contract Monitoring Division management in implementation of laws, executive orders, regulations and procedures pertaining to the Equal Benefits Ordinance.

7.  Attend and present information regarding contract provisions pertaining to the Equal Benefits Ordinance at meetings and conferences for pre-bid and pre-award participants, equal opportunity groups, advisory councils, public agencies and commissions, and other groups involved in fair employment practices.  

8.  Interpret potentials and limitations of program policies and keep management advised regarding equal employee benefits as related to contracts.   

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in industrial relations, social sciences or related field; AND

2. Two (2) years of experience reviewing, monitoring and developing contract or other compliance programs involving contracts, ordinances or vendors. Such experience must have included:

a) Providing technical direction on procurement, negotiation, and contract bidding procedures to ensure compliance with all contract requirements; OR

b) Promoting equal opportunity, affirmative action and non-discrimination objectives in contracting; OR

c) Monitoring and enforcing prevailing wage, wage and hour laws, or labor standards, OR

d) Construction contracts or construction management experience in monitoring and enforcing prevailing wage, wage and hour laws, or labor standards; OR

e) Public policy or program development related to health care coverage/ access or family work-life balance; OR

f) Reviewing, monitoring and enforcing workforce development policies.

Substitution

Education Substitution - Additional experience as described above may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. One (1) year of experience will be considered equivalent to thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units.

Education Substitution - Completion of a State of California approved building trades apprenticeship program may substitute for two (2) years of the required degree.

Experience Substitution - Possession of a Master's Degree in industrial relations, social sciences or a related field or a Juris Doctorate Degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of employee benefit practices and conditions, the associated codes, statutes, laws related to equal employment objectives, and the problems and methods of intergroup relations work.
• Knowledge of codes, statutes, and laws related to workforce, labor practices and/or disadvantaged business conditions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Ability to implement and promote equity programs with employers and City department representatives, develop constructive relationships with competing stakeholders, articulate nuanced concepts, and utilize technology to synthesize complex data/create reports/craft correspondence.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer’s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. 

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Compensation:  $102,128 - $124,098 annually

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but not before July 15, 2022.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Human Resources Analyst listed on this announcement.

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must contact the Agency by phone at (415) 554-6000 or, if hearing impaired at (415) 554-6015 (TTY).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.