DIVERSITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY REPRESENTATIVE

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. 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. 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 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 Perform Commercially Useful Function (CUF) reviews at job sites or office of small business, as required Preferred Qualifications 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 Knowledge of Theories, principles, and practices of contract compliance, labor compliance, or outreach program administration 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 Investigative and interview techniques Applicable business software applications Skill in Communicating effectively orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions Ability to Compile and analyze complex data Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Represent Metro before the public Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions This classification is at‑will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out Working Conditions Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Physical Effort Required Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer‑based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required #J-18808-Ljbffr Los-Angeles-County-Metropolitan-Transportation-Authority