Diversity And Economic Opportunity Representative

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Los Angeles, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs journey-level work to support Metro's Small Business, Certification, Outreach, Project Labor Agreement/ Construction Careers Policy (PLA/CCP), and Labor Compliance Programs. This position performs journey-level work in support of Metro's Small Business Contract Compliance program.

Requirements

• 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 One year of relevant experience implementing, or administering contract compliance, labor compliance, or outreach programs
• 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
• Perform Commercially Useful Function (CUF) reviews at job sites or office of small business, as required
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of contract compliance, labor compliance, or outreach program administration
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and criteria pertaining to contract compliance, labor compliance, certification, project labor agreement/construction careers policy, or outreach program implementation, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action
• Knowledge of investigative and interview techniques
• Knowledge of applicable business software applications
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Skill in interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Skill in preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Skill in analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Ability to compile and analyze complex data
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Ability to represent Metro before the public
• Ability to travel to offsite locations
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing and/or administering Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) programs
• Experience establishing small business participation goals
• Experience performing contract compliance monitoring and subcontract administration
• Experience utilizing compliance management software, such as B2Gnow, etc., to manage administration of sub-contract agreements
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, for reporting, presentations, and status updates

Responsibilities

• 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
• Conducts small business bid and proposal evaluations and prepares good faith effort determinations
• Gathers and reviews documents from applicants requesting certification and determines certification eligibility
• Audits and verifies information submitted by vendors, including desk audits and onsite interviews
• Organizes all team activities for internal and external presentations
• Investigates and researches data to resolve inconsistencies and responds to award protests and challenges
• Provides guidance and counseling to participants on contract compliance, labor compliance, certification, PLA/CCP and outreach requirements
• Monitors and/or prepares PLA/CCP reports and works with project contractors to correct any deficiencies identified
• Presents program information to contractors and subcontractors to facilitate compliance with workforce utilization goals
• Assists with the development and maintenance of the Southern California Cluster DBE database and Metro's internal small business database
• Researches and matches DBE, SBE, and DVBE firms to subcontracting opportunities
• Attends appeal hearings to respond to issues raised by the panel and allow due process to denied applicants
• Responds to constituent requests for information
• 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
• Represents department at internal and external meetings to clarify and discuss issues related to contract compliance, labor compliance, certification, PLA/CCP or outreach programs
• Prepares and distributes reports, including contract compliance reviews, wage underpay evaluations, and certification status correspondence
• Maintains and updates outreach schedule of events
• Advises and counsels management and procurement staff on complaints received regarding goal attainment and wage payment
• Conducts internal and external training workshops to convey changes in regulations
• Responds to public inquiries about upcoming procurement contracting opportunities and provides information as needed
• Develop and distribute survey documents post event and coalesces results
• Organizes all logistics for events
• Participates in bid evaluations to ensure contractor compliance with prevailing wage requirements
• Monitors and audits contractor payroll to ensure compliance with labor wage requirements
• Conducts investigative activity to resolve open worker complaints and other identified prevailing wage violations
• Monitors and enforces apprenticeship requirements
• Provides guidance and assistance to new or entry-level employees
• May be required to perform other related job duties

Benefits

• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
• Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or otherwise.
• Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level