Senior Manager of Compliance Programs

BART•BART Headquarters - 4th Fl, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District is seeking a Senior Manager of Compliance Programs to oversee daily operations of the Contract and Labor Compliance Division within the Office of Civil Rights. This leadership position is responsible for managing a team and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Senior Manager conveys complex compliance and regulatory information clearly and effectively to executive leadership, project teams, contractors, and oversight bodies. Prepares and delivers written reports, briefings, and recommendations that are accurate, concise, and tailored to the intended audience. Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate advanced competencies in comprehensive knowledge of federal and state compliance requirements, leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships across divisions and with external stakeholders.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
The equivalent five (5) years of full time professional verifiable equal opportunity, affirmative action, and/or civil rights program administration experience, which must have included at least two (2) years of management-level experience.
Knowledge of professional office administration practices and procedures.
Knowledge of diversity and inclusion practices and principles.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of research and analysis.
Knowledge of principles and practices of project coordination and management.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of policy analysis and development.
Knowledge of principles of strategic planning and managing change processes.
Knowledge of principles of management and training.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of training needs analysis and development.
Knowledge of principles of budget preparation and control.
Knowledge of principles and practices of business math, accounting and budgeting.
Knowledge of current office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of filing and record keeping.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of related Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Skill in performing professional level administrative support services.
Skill in developing, implementing, interpreting and applying department policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
Skill in exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Skill in, as assigned, leading, organizing, and reviewing the work of staff.
Skill in independently preparing correspondence and memoranda.
Skill in planning, organizing and administering special projects and programs.
Skill in planning, organizing and scheduling office priorities.
Skill in researching, analyzing, compiling and summarizing a variety of materials.
Skill in preparing and administering department budgets.
Skill in operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Skill in responding to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Skill in understanding the organization and function of a public agency.
Skill in interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures.
Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions and making recommendations.
Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Skill in public speaking and presentation delivery.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages the development and implementation of Contract, Agreement and Labor Compliance programs; makes recommendations for action and assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
Conducts a variety of organizational, operational and analytical studies and investigations; recommends modifications to existing programs, policies and procedures as appropriate; prepares a variety of formal reports.
Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within department policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
Participates in the development and administration of an assigned budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.
Directs, coordinates and reviews the work of staff and outside contractors; serves as liaison between departments and executive offices to ensure program and project implementation within budget.
Provides instruction and guidance to internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
Directs, coordinates and reviews the planning, development and implementation of contracts/agreements and administration of management procedures and internal control mechanisms; ensures the cost effective and efficient use of staff and resources in accomplishing goals and objectives.
Directs and ensures timely response to legislative, media and community requests; develops and implements legislative changes to existing State statutory regulations.
Plans, prepares and coordinates the preparation of reports including recommendations to the Board of Directors, committees and other management staff.
Plans and coordinates staff meetings regarding assigned projects and programs; schedules meetings and prepares agendas; arranges facilities; notifies participants.
Oversees labor issues and grievances; may prepare and handle grievance hearings and related matters; may direct negotiations with the Union on labor issues; may search for agreement and settlement on contractual disputes and complaints.
Works with staff and internal stakeholders to keep current with District policies and procedures, The Office of Civil Right Standard Operating Procedures, and sections of the Engineers Operating Manual.
Serves as the liaison within the District and with outside agencies; provides solutions and methodologies for effective support to District operations; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
Explains, justifies and defends programs, policies and activities.
Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.