Labor Liaison

The Labor Liaison will serve as Montgomery County's primary officer responsible for promoting strong labor standards and ensuring contractor compliance with the County's Responsible Contractor Requirements. This position fosters collaboration between County government, labor organizations, and contractors to promote fair labor practices on County-funded public works projects. The Labor Liaison also acts as an advisor and resource to County leadership, helping drive initiatives in workforce development and labor relations.

Contractor Compliance Monitoring (Sections 5 & 6 Responsibilities)
- Review and verify Contractor Responsibility Certifications and Subcontractor Certifications required for public works projects exceeding $250,000.
- Monitor compliance with prevailing wage laws, apprenticeship program participation, OSHA training completion, and other workforce standards.
- Maintain an internal tracking system (e.g., database or Excel log) to document and report suspected violations such as wage theft, worker misclassification, or safety violations.
- Coordinate with the County Solicitor's Office, Controller, and District Attorney to pursue enforcement when violations are suspected.
- Ensure contractor and subcontractor certifications are accurately submitted, validated, and publicly posted in accordance with procurement policy timelines.
Labor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as liaison between the County and organized labor groups, representing labor interests in County decision-making.
- Facilitate proactive engagement with contractors, unions, and local governments to increase adoption of best practices in responsible contracting.
- Convene regular stakeholder meetings including union representatives, workforce development partners, and County leadership.
- Provide guidance and technical assistance to local municipalities and authorities on implementing Reasonable Contractor Ordinances and Project Labor Agreements.
Education & Policy Advisory
- Develop and deliver training materials and sessions on labor standards compliance for County staff, contractors, and municipal partners.
- Advise County leadership on labor trends, needs of the workforce, and opportunities for proactive County support.
- Draft reports, policy updates, and public communications to highlight enforcement actions, compliance successes, and labor engagement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Public Administration, Law, Business, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in labor relations, public sector contracting, or workforce compliance.
- Strong knowledge of prevailing wage laws, contractor certification processes, and public procurement policies.
- Experience working with organized labor and in intergovernmental or cross-sector collaboration.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and policy analysis skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Experience developing or enforcing labor compliance programs in a public agency.
- Understanding of the construction industry and union structures in Pennsylvania.

- This is a hybrid role with both fieldwork and office-based responsibilities.
- Occasional travel within Montgomery County is required.
- May require attendance at evening or weekend meetings.