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Role Description

Ensure contractor compliance with Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program regulations through tracking, auditing, training and documentation review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or a related field
• Four (4) years of experience in:
  • Contract compliance and monitoring
  • DBE program administration
  • Public agency regulatory or audit support
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

Requirements

• Maintain records and make use of tracking system to monitor and verify contractor information, contract details and compliance documentation throughout all project phases.
• Prepare and present federal, state and Agency regulations and requirements at various meetings and periodically conduct required training.
• Verify that all program requirements, policies and procedures have been documented, implemented and communicated.
• Identify and resolve compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
• Conduct contract closeout activities and audits to ensure contract compliance and documentation is in order.
• Prepare various reports related to contract compliance.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of contractor compliance tracking system processes.
• Advanced understanding of DBE contract verification procedures and methodologies.
• Essential grasp of federal DBE program regulations and theories.
• Fundamental comprehension of compliance auditing practices.
• Extensive knowledge of documentation and record retention procedures.
• Introductory understanding of contract closeout processes.
• Basic application of issue resolution and investigative procedures.
• Using a computer and related software.

Skills

• Monitoring contractor DBE compliance documentation.
• Preparing compliance training and presentations.
• Conducting audits and contract closeout reviews.
• Verifying contractor records and certifications.
• Investigating and resolving compliance discrepancies.
• Coordinating program requirements to stakeholders.
• Generating reports on contract compliance status.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical office setting with routine use of standard office equipment.
• This role is sedentary requiring the physical exertion of up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
• This role typically requires:
  • Sitting
  • Handling
  • Fine dexterity
  • Visual acuity
  • Hearing
  • Speaking
  • Walking
  • Standing
  • Lifting
  • Carrying
  • Pushing/pulling
  • Reaching
  • Twisting
  • Foot controls
  • Time pressure
  • Tedious or exacting work
  • Changing of tasks
  • Multi-tasking
  • Irregular work schedule/overtime
  • Working with others on a team

Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.