Public Works Compliance Officer

The City of Salinas is accepting applications for Public Works Compliance Officer I. This recruitment is open until filled with an initial screening date of March 10, 2026.

Under supervision, processes, reviews and monitors City of Salinas construction and maintenance contracts and development agreements to insure compliance with insurance, wage, labor, and apprenticeship laws; fair employment practices;
Davis Bacon prevailing wage programs for federally funded projects; monitors, investigates and reports on the labor practices of contractors and subcontractors; local hire and State and Federal Public Works contracting, bonding and performance requirements.

The Public Works Compliance Officer is a journey-level class in which the incumbent processes and monitors construction contracts and agreements, processes substitution of security and bonds, assesses fees for agreement administration, and conducts preliminary investigations to ensure compliance, review payroll records and maintain compliance with contract requirements. The incumbent has overall responsibility for managing the City’s Minority Business Enterprise Program and focuses primarily upon compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, fair employment practices and apprenticeship program.

Receives supervision and general direction from the Development and Engineering Services Deputy City Engineer, Administrative Supervisor, Department Director or other high-level administrative personnel.