Manager, Diversity Programs

Department

Diversity Programs

Position Summary

SALARY TARGET IS $81,271.55
. Final salary will be determined
in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may
be higher or lower than target.

Supervises activities of assigned division in the design,
development and administration of Authority Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) programs to ensure they are in compliance with
federal and state laws relating to DBE and Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) participation. Coordinates out reach functions and
provides consultations to senior management on diversity programs
ensuring goals are effectively met.

Primary duties and Responsibilities

Directs assigned division within the Diversity department in the
administration of the Authority’s DBE certification process and/or
compliance management processes.

• Plans, supervises, and directs the functions of personnel as
  related to the screening and review of firms seeking DBE
  certification eligibility and participation in the Business
  Development Program.

• Plans, supervises, and directs the functions of personnel as
  related to monitoring, investigating, and maintaining compliance
  with DBE requirements.

• Provides assistance in analyzing financial data and corporate
  documents in determining certification eligibility and DBE compliance.

• Reviews data prepared by staff and assists with highly
  complicated issues.

Participates in the development and administration of the DBE
Program and its policies, goals, and objectives.

• Represents the Authority in DBE related matters.
• Reviews and educates staff on the laws and regulations
  required for DBE certification and compliance.

• Researches special and/or complex DBE/EEO issues and develops
  related documents and solutions.

• Reviews materials and recommendations from Officers regarding
  DBE goals, participation, certification, and compliance.

Plans and participates in outreach activities to recruit
potential DBEs for the program in an effort to increase DBE
contracting opportunities and the pool of available DBE firms.

Assists team in establishing the Authority’s annual DBE goal
in accordance with USDOT regulations and other applicable
regulations. Participates in determining DBE contract
specific goals for federally funded projects.

Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff.
Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Law, or
  a related field, plus four (4) years of experience
  developing and/or implementing DBE and EEO programs, or an
  equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Must possess a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing,
  visual acumen, manual dexterity and fingering for working
  with computer keyboards.

• Requires navigating through construction sites to perform site
  visits under usual construction conditions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge in accounting, finance, tax, credit
  analysis, procurement, contracts, or construction
  practices and principles is preferred.

• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of contract reviewing.
• Working knowledge of the needs and concerns of participants in
  the DBE program.

• Good oral and written communications skills and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with external groups
  and/or organizations.

• Intermediate computer skills applicable to this position,
  i.e., related database software, technical reporting, and
  statistical analysis.

• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to develop and coordinate informational meetings on
  DBE/EEO programs.

• Ability to plan and participate in outreach activities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with sensitive information while maintaining
  strict confidentiality.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other operational
  departments i.e., Law and Purchasing Departments.

• Ability to plan and participate in outreach activities to
  recruit potential DBEs, increase DBE contracting opportunities
  and increase the pool of available DBE firms.

Location and City

Chicago, IL

Applicants,
if
hired,
must
comply
with
CTA’s
residency ordinance.

CTA
IS AN
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

IT
IS THE
POLICY
OF THE
CHICAGO
TRANSIT
AUTHORITY
THAT NO
EMPLOYEE
OR
APPLICANT
FOR
EMPLOYMENT
WILL BE
DISCRIMINATED
AGAINST
BECAUSE
OF RACE,
COLOR,
CREED,
RELIGION,
SEX,
MARITAL
STATUS,
NATIONAL
ORIGIN,
SEXUAL
ORIENTATION,
ANCESTRY,
AGE,
UNFAVORABLE
MILITARY
DISCHARGE
OR
DISABILITY.
CTA WILL
MAKE
REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATIONS
FOR THE
KNOWN
DISABILITIES
OF
OTHERWISE
QUALIFIED
APPLICANTS
FOR
EMPLOYMENT
AS WELL
AS ITS
EMPLOYEES,
UNLESS
UNDUE
HARDSHIP
WOULD
RESULT.
IF YOU
REQUIRE
AN
ACCOMMODATION
IN THE
APPLICATION
OR
HIRING
PROCESS,
PLEASE
CONTACT
ARC@TRANSITCHICAGO.COM
PRIOR
TO THE
SUBMISSION
OF
YOUR
APPLICATION
OR
UPON
NOTIFICATION
OF
YOUR
ACTUAL
TEST
DATE.
CTA
WILL
WORK
WITH
YOU TO
DETERMINE
IF AN
ACCOMMODATION
CAN BE PROVIDED.

Currency

USD

Amount of Travel

No Travel

Work At Home

No