Job Description
Position Description
Department of Economic Equity Opportunity Mission: - 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 Section 3 Project Monitor is a member of the Worker & Community Protection Program at the Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity. As part of the Inclusive Procurements Division, the Worker & Community Protection Programs ensure that contractors getting paid deliver on promises they made on compensating workers, operating a safe working environment, and creating economic opportunity in communities.
The Section 3 Project Monitor will monitor assigned projects of Harris County Housing & Community Development and Harris County Flood Control Department, to ensure compliance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Texas General Land Office (GLO).
Duties and Responsibilities: - Administrative Duties: This position involves coordination with contractors, project managers, and various departments. It also involves interface with organizations and individuals outside of Harris County, as well as elected officials of Harris County. Conducts pre-bid/construction conferences to discuss and inform subrecipients and contractors of Section 3 requirements. Researches, analyzes, summarizes, and prepares reports.
- Project Monitoring & Job Site Visits: Monitors submitted compliance documents in LCPtracker system, which includes reviewing, approving, or rejecting Section 3 documents. Reviews Section 3 reports submitted by subrecipients and contractors to ensure compliance with Section 3 regulation. Explores best practices to enhance and maintain internal Section 3 monitoring tools. Conducts site visits and participates in construction progress meetings.
- Compliance: Explains Section 3 requirements to federally funded stake holders, subrecipients, and contractors. Provides timely technical assistance to subrecipients and contractors. Oversees contractor submittals and database maintenance, resolves issues, conduct technical assistance (virtual or in person). Maintains proper contract and compliance documentation on file.
- Others: Participates in special projects, outreach events and other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .
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. Requirements Required Education /Experience: - Associate’s degree
- Minimum one (1) year experience in contract compliance, construction, and/or related fields specifically including HUD Section 3 compliance.
OR - High School Diploma or equivalent GED
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in contract compliance, construction, and/or related fields specifically including HUD Section 3 compliance.
Licensure: - A valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Ability to lead and manage a diverse set of activities in support of departmental objectives.
- Ability to understand the objectives of a strategic plan and align resources to accomplishing those objectives.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information at all times.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review.
- Ability to self-start; assume ownership in setting goals.
- Requires strong knowledge using various types of office-related and design software.
- Utilize exceptional time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with colleagues, county officials, and the public.
- Read/comprehend written materials, write/record legible notes and correctly complete required forms.
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. Preferences - Bachelor’s degree in public administration, construction management, or another related field
- Bilingual in Spanish and English highly preferred
General Information Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: - This is a full-time position.
- The typical work routine is eight-hour days Monday through Friday, but also subject to early morning, evening, weekend, emergency, and holiday work when required.
- This position involves coordination with contractors, project managers, and various departments.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: - Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels; as well as a large percentage of time spent outdoors with exposure to heat, humidity, rain, wind, and storm conditions.
- Site Visits: May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used in office environments and outdoor work areas.
- This role is eligible for remote work from withing the greater Harris County region in compliance with the Harris County Telework Policy. This eligibility may be removed at any time due to work demands or unsatisfactory productivity.
- Sitting for extended periods with frequent standing and walking and occasional ascending /descending stairs.
- Visits to indoor and outdoor work locations.
- Ability to wear provides Personal Protective Equipment when on site visit in the field.
- Occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of constant force to move objects.
Reporting Relationships: - Reports to Position: Sr. Program Manager, HUD Section 3 Supervises
- Positions: N/A
Employment 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.
Job Tags
Remote job, Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Outdoor, Afternoon shift, Early shift, Monday to Friday,