HACC

SUMMARY

Performs duties related to the Housing Authority of Cook County’s MBE/WBE, Section 3 Program that promotes economic self-sufficiency through training, employment and entrepreneurship.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement an agency-wide employment bank to facilitate the direct employment and contracting of eligible Section 3 participants.
• Link Section 3 participants to employment and/or contracting opportunities with a priority placed on individuals served in the Houston Housing Authority housing programs (public housing & HCV).
• Ensure all departments responsible for Section 3 related-activities are in compliance.
• Prepare Section 3 reports for timely submission to HUD.
• Monitor and evaluate Section 3 participants and contractors to ensure adequate activity, progress and compliance requirements are achieved.
• Attend community events and meetings to promote Housing Authority of Cook County and its’ Section 3 Program, along with attending resident council meetings to obtain residents’ input.
• Develop and maintain a network of public and private associates who will train, employ and assist with business development opportunities for Section 3 participants.
• Monitor and track program information and statistical data for all Section 3 related activities.
• Coordinate special projects to inform and increase awareness of HACC’s Section 3 Program and related components.
• Research, prepare and coordinate written responses to independent audits and external inquiries/complaints related to Section 3.
• Attend technical workshops, professional development opportunities and local meetings to stay abreast of current trends and issues impacting Section 3 Programs.
• Create and maintain an operational plan to ensure internal coordination of HACC’s Section 3 policies.
• Coordinate Section 3 activities with other agency-supported economic self-sufficiency initiatives hosted by Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Programs.
• Conduct marketing and outreach activities to engage eligible participants (residents and non-residents) in Section 3 Program.
• Assist Section 3 participants in eliminating barriers impacting job acceptance and retention by providing referrals to local resources and services.
• Establish and maintain current Section 3 databases to offer linkage between Section 3 stakeholders. The databases shall include but are not limited to: 1) Participants 2) Contractors 3) Businesses (small, minority, disadvantage & women-owned) and 4) Opportunities (training, employment & contracting).
• Attend meetings with various contractor and vendor groups to ensure understanding of the agency’s Davis Bacon Act and related laws, Section 3 and M/W/DBE policies.
• Attends pre-award and pre-construction meetings with buyers and user departments to ensure compliance obligations are understood prior to the delivery of supplies or the commencement of work to be performed.
• Performs compliance evaluations which include a desk audit review of the documentation submitted by the contractor, an on-site review to investigate any discrepancies revealed in the documentation, and additional analysis and resolution of violations.
• Verify Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Section 3 Enterprises percentages, M/W/DBE certification, evaluate best faith efforts and recommends approval of utilization plans.
• Submits various reports regarding Davis Bacon Act and related laws, Section 3 and M/W/DBE cases and activity.
• Attend meetings with various contractor and vendor groups to ensure understanding of the agency’s Davis Bacon Act and related laws, Section 3 and M/W/DBE policies.
• Prepare and submit DOL Reports on semi & annual basis.
• Maintains log of all HACC contracts and contract information for adherence to extension and expiration dates, maintaining the current vendor list, and maintain all HACC vendor files.
• Ensures all contractors correct any discrepancies in wages paid to staff to ensure compliance.
• Maintains log of all HACC contracts and contract information for adherence to extension and expiration dates, maintaining the current vendor list, and maintain all HACC vendor files.
• Prepares reports of Contract Compliance activity as requested or required.
• Coordinates and assists the Department of Labor and HUD with wage and hour investigations of contractors during wage disputes.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of assigned contract files and various report documentation for accuracy to ensure information is properly stored on HACC network.
• Coordinates and assists the Department of Labor and HUD with wage and hour investigations of contractors during wage disputes.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of assigned contract files and various report documentation for accuracy to ensure information is properly stored on HACC network.
• Other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS OPERATED
• Personal computer and peripherals.
• Standard office equipment.
• Yardi – Accounting software program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR CERTIFICATION
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Business Administration, Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years’ experience in contract auditing and/or investigation experience.

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS
• Work environment consists substantially of indoor office activities performed in a heated/air- conditioned setting.
• Position requires the need to sit, stand, bend, climb and/or stretch for extended periods of time.
• Frequent repetitive hand movement (e.g. typing).

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. The qualifications listed above are guidelines, other combinations of education and experience that could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.