OR – TERO Compliance Officer – Klamath Tribes

JOB TITLE:

TERO COMPLIANCE OFFICER

DEPARTMENT:

TERO

SUPERVISOR:

 

SALARY:

$67,153 – $90,248

JOB SUMMARY:

The TERO Compliance Officer performs a variety of professional and managerial work for the TERO Department. Within the jurisdiction of the TERO Ordinance, enforces Tribal and Indian preference compliance on the Klamath Tribes Reservation and near the reservation on Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) construction projects that fall under the jurisdiction of the Klamath Tribes Memorandum of Understanding with ODOT. Ensures that contractors and subcontractors attain utilization commitments agreed upon within compliance plans and assists TERO staff with worker assignments to construction projects. Compliance Officer conducts onsite compliance monitoring of construction sites within TERO jurisdiction to enforce TERO agreements. Processes notices of non-compliance to contractors and seeks resolutions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate trainings, certifications, work experience, on-the-job training, internship and apprenticeship opportunities provided by TERO; including, but not limited to: Union level apprenticeships and Internal and external internship opportunities.
  • Coordinate the procurement of training resources, assignment of training project tasks, and the delivery of training. Updates and maintains related training contacts and relationships.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to further the resources and opportunities provided by the TERO program.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal/outside employment resources including, but not limited to, private contractors, local and State government programs, Tribal government and businesses.
  • Conduct training needs assessment and surveys to identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed.
  • Gather feedback from trainers and trainees after each educational session; provides evaluation data to appropriate staff.
  • Follow up after interview and placement to determine need for additional guidance and assistance.
  • Monitor Indian Preference in employment and contracting activities and assists with the implementation of the Tribal Employment Rights Program.
  • Responsible for on-site inspections of contractors to ensure TERO compliance and to monitor workforces.
  • Review compliance plans, negotiate worker assignments with contractors, and submit criteria and specification of job requirements.
  • Collect data and maintain records and files. Create and maintain required tracking and reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Produce written narrative reports and case files that update the work development status of clients producing comparative analysis and special report
  • Educate employers, contractors, agencies and unions operating on or near the reservation and assists them with implementation of Tribal and Indian preference in employment and contracting.
  • Assist TERO staff in the recruitment of qualified, reliable, Tribal Members and other Indians into the TERO Skills Bank for referral to meet contractor and subcontractor workforce requests.
  • Work directly with the TERO Director to maintain a positive relationship with the state and federal agencies and others as required.
  • Attend all pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.
  • Ensure Indian Owned Business (IOBs) are utilized for Tribal contracts and procurements consistent with the TERO Ordinance and provisions contained in the Klamath Tribes Procurement Policy.
  • Process and investigate TERO complaints related to construction contracting. Issue citations and take appropriate actions as per procedures in TERO Ordinance.
  • Required to support TERO programmatic administration functions as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all information (written and verbal).
  • May be called upon to serve as a Disaster Reservist during Emergencies, or when the Tribal Emergency Operations Center is opened.
  • Like all employees of the Klamath Tribes, the incumbent will be called upon to accomplish other tasks that may not be directly related to this position, but are integral to the Klamath Tribes’ broader functions, including but not limited to, assisting during Tribal sponsored cultural, traditional events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • REQUIRED to possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent. (Must submit copy of diploma or transcripts with application; HSD/GED only required when applicant doesn’t have a college degree.)
  • REQUIRED to have three (3) years year of experience in the construction or building trades, construction or project management, or a closely related field.; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • REQUIRED to have one (1) year of demonstrated experience in customer service field.
  • REQUIRED to have computer experience; emphasis will be in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and work in a networked environment.
  • REQUIRED to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License, (out of state applicants must receive ODL within 90 days of hire), have good driving record and be insurable by The Klamath Tribes’ vehicle insurance policy. (Must submit copy of driver license with application.)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • TERO experience is preferred.
  • Experience working with Native American populations, is strongly preferred.

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