Basic Function

Performs journey-level work to support 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

  
  

Knowledge:

• 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

  
  

Abilities:

• 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

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.