COMPLIANCE OFFICER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Compliance Officer is responsible for monitoring employment practices of private and public sector

employers on the Gila River Indian Community; investigates allegations of employment discrimination

complaints, enforce Indian Preference, settle claims, refer and recruit Indians to gainful employment; and ensures

compliance with Tribal preference priority, Indian Preference laws, and state and federal regulations as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Assist in the organization and administration of Tribal Employment Rights Law and perform collateral

functions and activities as delegated.

 Monitor industrial, construction, agricultural, commercial and public sector employers to ensure compliance

with preference priorities and local Indian Preference laws; analyze potential problem area and discriminatory

barriers to employment, plan and determine action needed.

 Monitor and maintain a system for investigating employment discriminatory complaints to ensure compliance

with local Indian Preference laws and with federal and state EEO regulations when applicable; review claims,

monitor employment practices and examine employment records (i.e., new hires, layoffs, terminations,

promotions, and wages).

 Explain liabilities and responsibilities and advises persons involved in corrective or compliance procedures;

provide answers to the public concerning operational procedures regarding enforcement of Indian Preference

laws, referral and recruitment, and investigation of employment discrimination complaints.

 Conduct presentations and training to contractors, Community Departments, potential employees and the

Community on TERO Laws and TERO activities.

 Prepare reports of investigation for administrative or legal purposes; prepare statistical analysis on referrals,

placements, terminations, on a monthly basis; refer exceptionally potential serious matters to supervisor.

 Conduct preliminary interviews and/or pre-screening of prospective applicants’ skills and abilities before

referral to placement opportunities.

 Establish liaison with other departments and agencies; attend meetings and represent the Tribal Employment

Rights Office when assigned.

 Assist Supervisor/Director in providing the public with information concerning the Tribal Employment Rights

Office, employment, training certifications, and contracting/sub-contracting opportunities.

 Interacts with the public on a daily basis.