• Job Description

  Req#: 697656
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  Agency Overview

  The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 61 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.

  • We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.
  • We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.
  • We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
  • We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.

  General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

  The Compliance Officer I (CO I) will evaluate and review Certificate of Eligibility applications for companies seeking Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) Contractor Certification to qualify to bid on public building construction projects undertaken by state agencies, authorities, municipalities and other public entities across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The review of applications, renewals, amendments, and joint ventures shall be completed within established workflow time standards.

  The incumbent will examine and analyze information submitted on behalf of the company applying for a Certificate of Eligibility including, but not limited to, the following: financial statements, bonding capabilities, project performance, construction supervisory personnel experience, and legal/administrative proceedings involving the contractor. The CO I follows prescribed procedures for handling confidential information.

  Duties for the Compliance Officer I include:

  • Review incoming Certificate of Eligibility applications from new and renewal applicants for accuracy and completeness. Prepares correspondence outlining inaccuracies with applications and requests for additional documentation.
  • Review and process new, renewal, amendment and joint venture applications following established laws, policies, procedures, and criteria governing DCAMM Certification.
  • Distributes information relating to contractor certification to awarding authorities, contractors, designers, and members of the general public by telephone and e-mail.
  • Perform online research to investigate the background of applicant-firms.
  • Seek legal opinions from Office of the General Counsel on contractors with extensive litigation, administrative judgments, safety violations, contract terminations, or direct payment claim history.
  • Research and investigate disputed Contractor Evaluations and assess the merits of such disputes. Any disputed evaluation will require an recommendation to the supervisor concerning the use of the disputed evaluation
  • Interpret industry and regulatory data relevant to certification criteria and contractor performance in making certification decisions.
  • Prepare and analyze all data, reports, forms, and records related to certification files.
  • Communicate with the offices of the Attorney General, Inspector General, Secretary of the Commonwealth, and other agencies to elicit and exchange various information to document and verify contractor status.
  • Work with DCAMM appropriated certification systems for processing, storing, and communicating regarding certification applications.
  • Perform other compliance, clerical and administrative duties as required and/or needed.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Intermediate knowledge of Commonwealth statute and regulations relating to contractor certification
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Four years’ experience in investigatory or regulatory administration work
  • Ability to understand and evaluate financial statements.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current software applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and B2G.
  • Ability to learn new software and business techniques.

  Minimum Entrance Requirements

  Applicants must have: (a) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in investigatory or law enforcement work, or (b) any equivalent combination of the required experience and educational substitution on the HRD job specification.

  License and or Certification Requirements

  Valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle License.

  *For more information about employment at DCAMM, please view our RECRUITMENT VIDEO.

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  First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

  Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in investigatory, law enforcement or regulatory administration work, or (B) and equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

  Substitutions:

  A Bachelor's or higher degree may be substituted for the required experience.*

  *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

  Comprehensive Benefits

  When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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  Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

  An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

  The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

• About the company

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