SENIOR DIVERSTY&ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY REPRESENTATIVE (DBE/SBE CERTIFICATION) - Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Basic Function

Performs complex-level work in support of Metro's Small Business, Certification, Outreach, Project Labor Agreement/ Construction Careers Policy (PLA/CCP), and Labor Compliance Programs.

Example Of Duties

• Monitors contracts for disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE), small business enterprise (SBE), and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) and labor compliance

• Develops small business program participation goals for contracts to ensure compliance with regulations

• Presents DBE, SBE and DVBE information to contractors, subcontractors, small business owners, representative commissions, and interested community organizations as appropriate

• Facilitates, coordinates, and conducts various internal and external Metro outreach events and speakers, and creates and maintains participation schedules

• Serves as Metro representative on regional business outreach planning committees

• Represents department at internal and external meetings to clarify and discuss issues related to contract and labor compliance, certification, PLA/CCP or outreach programs

• Develops partnerships with public agency small business program representatives, DBE, SBE and DVBE trade associations to coordinate outreach events and keep up to date on small business community activities

• Conducts internal and external training workshops to convey changes in regulations

• Counsels participants on requirements of contract compliance, labor compliance, and certification, PLA/CCP and outreach programs; determines certification eligibility

• Gathers and reviews documents from applicants requesting certification and determines eligibility

• Conducts desk audits and onsite interviews to verify information

• Attends appeals hearings to respond to issues raised by the panel and ensure due process to denied applicants

• Assesses Prime Contractors final compliance with small business, PLA/CCP and prevailing wage requirements, and conducts contract closeouts

• Conducts pre-bid and pre-construction conferences to educate and inform contractors and subcontractors of compliance requirements and enforcement

• Responds to public inquiries about upcoming bids

• Monitors contracts for DBE, SBE, DVBE and labor compliance

• Monitors and audits contractor payroll to ensure compliance with labor wage requirements

• Advises and counsels management and procurement staff on complaints received regarding goal attainment and wage payment

• Conducts investigative activity to resolve open worker complaints and other identified prevailing wage violations

• Develops and maintains corporate sponsorships with small business organizations

• Establishes and maintains budget for education and outreach opportunities

• Develops departmental marketing materials

• Prepares articles for Metro′s newsletters, website and Executive briefing notes

• Prepares reports and various other correspondence

• Provides guidance and assistance to new or entry-level employees

• Leads team of assigned employees and monitors activities

• Coordinates internal and external outreach events and speakers for Metro Workshops and Trainings 

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Requirements For Employment

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or a related field

Experience

• Three years of relevant experience implementing contract compliance, labor compliance, certification, PLA/CCP or outreach programs; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

• American Contract Compliance Association′s Certified Compliance Administrator (CCA) preferred

• Perform Commercially Useful Function (CUF) reviews at job sites or office of small business, as required

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience conducting benchmarking and other research-related studies

• Experience evaluating eligibility for disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) and small business enterprise (SBE)
• Experience utilizing B2Gnow, Online Certification Module Experience, or other similar programs

• California Unified Certification Program (CUCP), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certificate, and/or a National Transit Institute (NTI) Nine Module Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Training Certificate 

Knowledge:

• Theories, principles, and practices of compliance or outreach program administration

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining contract compliance or outreach program implementation

• Investigative and interview techniques

• Theories and practices of effective communication, including public speaking techniques

• Business software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook

Skills:

• Facilitating Metro business outreach events and database

• Developing partnerships with public agency small business program representatives and DBE, SBE and DVBE trade associations

• Developing departmental marketing materials, newsletters, website and correspondence

• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Abilities:

• Lead team of assigned workers and monitor activities

• Compile and analyze complex data

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements

• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

• Represent Metro before the public

• Travel to offsite locations 

• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (AT)

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.