LABOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Labor Compliance Officer

The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $200 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country.

The Construction Management Division is one of the six divisions of the Engineering Bureau. It is responsible for managing and delivering the Port's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), ensuring that critical projectsfrom terminal upgrades and infrastructure improvements to environmental sustainability initiativesare completed on time and within budget. Within the Construction Management Division, the Administration team manages essential administrative functions during the life of a project from pre-construction to closeout, including procurement and contract administration, operational budget, accounts payable, grant compliance, labor compliance and project labor agreement administration. The Officer will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of the CIP, specifically in ensuring the Port's compliance with federal and state prevailing wage laws and PLA administration.

The Construction Management Division is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as Labor Compliance Officer. Under the guidance of the Manager of Labor Compliance Administration, the Officer plays a critical role in ensuring contractor compliance with federal and state prevailing wage laws and apprenticeship requirements on public works projects. The Officer provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Port's Labor Compliance (LC) and Project Labor Agreement (PLA) team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the team, including planning and execution of policies and programs related to prevailing wage laws and PLA agreements, as well as leading outreach, education, and community engagement initiatives. The Labor Compliance Officer regularly prepares and presents reports, metrics, and high-quality documents to senior leadership and the Board of Harbor Commissioners, while also identifying opportunities for process improvement. A key part of this role involves supervising and mentoring staff, supporting career development, and fostering strong collaboration with internal divisions, contractors, tenants, and external agencies throughout all project phases. The Officer also serves as a central point of contact for inquiries and communications related to labor compliance and performs special projects as assigned.

To learn more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual information session on Tuesday, October 14 @ 5 : 00 pm PDT via Microsoft Teams.

The final filing date for this recruitment is Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 11 : 59 pm PDT. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application in PDF format. Incomplete applications (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered. Individuals who are most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a work-related video interview assessment to further evaluate candidate qualifications. First and second-round panel interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (virtual) and Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (in-person). Candidates should ensure availability on both dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter. References will be completed for finalist candidates; an employment offer is contingent on conducting a comprehensive background check. The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Those individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.

The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of $106,051.905-151,501.529 (placement depends on qualifications). An attractive package of executive-level benefits is included with the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States :

• Auto Allowance $450.00 per month
• Executive Leave 40 hours per year.
• Retirement CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with social security. Current member contribution is 8.00% for CalPERS, and 6.2% for social security, paid by the employee.
• Pay for Performance Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds.
• Deferred Compensation The City contributes up to 5% of the base salary for all qualified members contributing to the 457(b) plan.
• Group Health Insurance Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
• Life Insurance City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000.
• Disability Insurance City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Vacation Vacation is accrued at the equivalent of two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service. An employee's vacation accrual may be adjusted upon hire to provide credit for previous full-time employment at a public service agency. Credit for public service shall only be given for completed years of service as a full-time permanent employee. Public Service credit shall not apply to any other benefits.
• Sick Leave Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and / or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
• Paid Parental Leave After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with the child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17.
• Holidays 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays.
• Education Reimbursement Tuition reimbursement allows employees to obtain additional education or training.
• Annual Physical Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at the city's expense through the city-provided program.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• 529 college savings plan The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university or two-year technical or vocational institution.

The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.