Administrative Coordinator (Labor Standards)

Administrative Coordinator (Labor Standards)

Location

2100 Travis

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39987

Department

Housing and Community Development

Opening Date

11/11/2026

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested

PN 39987

Division: Compliance

Reporting Location: 2100 Travis, Houston, TX 77002

Workdays & Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The City of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) seeks to create a city in which every resident has an affordable home in a community where they can thrive. Partnering with non-profit, governmental, and local entities, HCDD strives to strengthen Houston's neighborhoods and provide true housing choice.

To achieve this vision, HCDD is looking for an Administrative Coordinator to join its team. In this position, In this role, you will oversee compliance with the City's Women/Small Business Enterprise (WSBE) and Pay or Play (POP) Programs, and Labor Standards (commonly referred to as Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) requirements for multifamily and public facilities Housing and Community Development funded projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors WSBE participation to ensure approved firms are utilized in approved participation plans.

• Investigates WSBE underutilization complaints and process deviation requests, as applicable.

• Administers ongoing monitoring of POP requirements to ensure compliance with program regulations.

• Issues invoices based on POP's Pay option and review insurance coverage for the POP's Play option.

• Reviews contractor records and support documentation for accuracy and compliance.

• Reviews B2GNow, the city's contract management system, to ensure reporting is accurate.

• Audits certified payroll reports (CPRs) and supporting documentation to verify compliance.

• Conducts monthly desk reviews of CPRs and related compliance documentation.

• Performs construction site visits to collect employee interviews to verify wage classifications and pay rates.

• Investigates labor standards complaints and potential violations.

• Prepares back-wage calculations when labor standards violations occur.

• Reviews and approves construction project pay requests.

• Prepares compliance findings, monitoring reports, and monthly desk review summaries.

• Provides technical assistance and regulatory guidance.

• Generates and maintain reports documenting program activity and compliance outcomes.

• Evaluates contractor compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Researches compliance issues and prepare status reports, analyses, and recommendations.

Essential Attributes

• Accurate: Sets and maintains high personal work standards, while demonstrating attention to detail and a focus on quality

• Critical Thinker: Displays well developed analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Driven: Exhibits initiative and a willingness to take ownership of assignments and go the extra mile

• High-Performing: Highly functional in a dynamic, challenging environment, with the ability to anticipate and remove obstacles that slow down or prevent delivering on stated objectives.

• Results Oriented: Uses confidence, subject matter expertise, and focus to exceed expectations

in successfully completing assigned tasks

This is a grant funded position subject to cancellation when funds are depleted and/or contract period ends.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five years of administrative experience is required.

Substitutions:

Professional administrative experience may be substituted for the education requirement above, on a year-for-year basis.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid drivers license in compliance with the City of Houston Administrative Procedure on driving (A.P. 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates that demonstrate experience in:

• Knowledge and experience in audit and/or compliance.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment relevant to job description.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 24

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832.394.6200.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.394.6200. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Indicate your highest level of completed education and professional administrative experience.

• High school diploma/GED with less than nine years of verifiable professional administrative experience
• High school diploma/GED with at least nine years of verifiable professional administrative experience
• Associates degree and less than seven years of verifiable professional administrative experience
• Associates degree and at least seven years of verifiable professional administrative experience
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts or a related field and less than five years of verifiable professional administrative experience
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts or a related field and at least five years of verifiable professional administrative experience
• Masters degree or higher and less than three years of verifiable professional administrative experience
• Masters degree or higher and at least three years of verifiable professional administrative experience

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Please explain your work experience related to enforcing Labor Standards, Women/Small Business Enterprise goals and/or the Pay or Play Program (list grants). (Response of 'See Resume' will not be accepted as a satisfactory response and will delay your application's progress.)

05

Please explain your compliance work experience related to federal, state or local grants (list grants). (Response of 'See Resume' will not be accepted as a satisfactory response and will delay your application's progress.)

06

Are you English/Spanish bilingual?

• Yes
• No

07

Please explain what prompted you to apply for this specific position. (Response of 'See Resume' will not be accepted as a satisfactory response and will delay your application's progress.)

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/