Mega Projects DBE Compliance Specialist - Program Specialist 3

The Opportunity: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a talented individual to work in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO).
 
OEO is responsible for managing the agency's civil rights programs including: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE); and Title VI. The ADA program includes Titles II and III and the Rehabilitation Act (Sections 504 and 508); the DBE program includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Contract Compliance and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Support Services (DBE/SS); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); On-the-Job Training Support Services (OJT/SS); Small Business Enterprises (SBE); State Minority, Small, Veteran & Women's Business Enterprises (M/S/V/WBE); Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO); the Title VI program (Civil Rights Act of 1964) includes Environmental Justice (EJ) and Limited English Proficiency (LEP). To learn more about OEO click here.
 
The competitive candidate for this position will have knowledge and experience with program compliance and monitoring and enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and/or other Federal Acts. The successful candidate will also be passionate about making a difference for the citizens of the state of Washington, as this position will champion diversity and equity in employment and the awarding of contracts, especially when dealing with Mega Projects in the Northwest Region, and with DBE contractors (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise). As part of the OEO team, you will also have some involvement with community engagement events that support WSDOT's DBE Programs as they relate to Mega Projects.
 
If you are up for this challenge and are looking to expand your career track with WSDOT, we strongly encourage you to apply.
 
At WSDOT, we honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust. If you would like to join our team-oriented environment and enjoy a continuously changing environment, and a great deal of career stability and growth, definitely consider a career opportunity with WSDOT.
 
This position will perform the following work:

• Assist with monitoring and compliance activities in coordination and support of the external civil rights programs as they relate to the Mega Projects in the Northwest Region.
• Responsible for regional programs, including but not limited to the State Minority & Women's Business Enterprise (M/WBE); Small Business Enterprise (SBE); and Veterans Business Enterprise (VBE).
• Serves as OEO single point of contact for Northwest region.
• Assist with the federal DBE program on USDOT assisted contracts and procurements in accordance with the appropriate Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), including individual federally assisted project goal setting, good faith effort reviews and clearing. This may include compliance and monitoring of such issues as prompt payment, mediation of disputes regarding compliance with DBE requirements and local agencies and contractors.
• Assist with and conducts Commercially Useful Function (CUF) reviews. These CUF activities involve investigation, research, analysis, and development of recommendations to remedy DBE program non-compliance on regional federal-assisted projects. Responsible for the production of reports and other documentation of findings.
• Assist in the determination, investigation, research, and analysis of regular dealers and make recommendations regarding compliance reviews/audits on federally assisted projects involving DBE/MBE/WBE/SBE/VBE certified firms.
• Assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures in streamlining business processes, and standards for program operations.
• Assist with desk audits and on-site reviews, investigations, and development and implementation of recommendations or corrective action.
• Working in concert with DBE managers, monitor DBE and MWBE contract performance activities.
• Assist with community relations and outreach between diverse groups on all aspects of the DBE program by maintaining a working relationship with special interest groups, stakeholders, and public and private organizations.

 
An ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or two years of professional experience in business development, grant process management and contract management or related field.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with diverse, multicultural and multiethnic communities.
• Ability to manage large databases with a strict attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines in a timely fashion.
• Knowledge of Federal laws and guidelines, such as Equal Employment Opportunity, Contract Compliance, Civil Rights Act of 1964, applicable Codes of Federal Compliance (CFR), and other legislation that impact WSDOT.
• Ability to collaborate efforts across large groups and build consensus.
• Ability to travel frequently with varied working business hours. Travel may include air, ferry, or automobile. On-site visits generally take place in an office setting.
• Valid driver's license.

 
Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the WFSE, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its regular monthly dues. The union shop provision shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee's initial 30 days in this classification.
 
How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please apply via this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/1915469/mega-projects-dbe-compliance-speciali...
 
Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Erik Lunke at 360-705-7747 or email to lunkee@wsdot.wa.gov.  Please reference recruitment number 17DOT-HQ-04270.
 
The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call or email the recruiter.