This position will plan and direct the Project Labor Agreement/Construction Careers Policy (PLA/CCP) unit within Metro's Diversity & Economic Opportunity department by promoting inclusive contracting, translating into regional economic growth. The Director will be responsible for the day-to-day duties related to the PLA/CCP, Workforce, and Manufacturing Careers Policy programs.
Oversees the implementation of the programs within the Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department
Directs, manages, and establishes policy for assigned unit
Establishes and monitors long-range goals, budgets, schedules, strategies, and department activities
Develops methods for effective monitoring of projects from inception through completion
Prepares clear and concise correspondence/reports and provides meaningful analysis of the information for the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, and management
Oversees the goal application process on local, state, and federally funded procurements
Integrates cross-department data systems for continuity of information
Formulates policy recommendations for Metro's Board of Directors and the Vendor/ Contract Management department
Directs the conduct of studies, investigations, and analyses; presents oral and written reports of findings and recommendations
Oversees and reviews funding for various projects to determine the appropriate application of business and workforce programs
Represents Metro at meetings, conferences, and public events
Supervises assigned staff and fosters an open, professional, and team working environment
Develops and maintains liaison with federal, state, and local transportation regulatory agencies
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned 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
*This classification is At-Will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Hiring Authority.*
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 Business, Law, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
- Five years of relevant management-level experience with Small Business, Contract Administration, Certification, and/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
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
- Experience building pipelines for workers in the construction industry and career paths.
- Experience partnering with employers, community/state/federal agencies, and schools.
- Experience developing and maintaining project labor agreements and workforce programs and initiatives.
- Experience with Union negotiations and grievances related to project labor agreements and workforce programs.
- Experience working to prepare people for careers in construction.
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, and practices of Small Business, Certification, and Outreach programs
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing public agencies
49 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 26
Research procedures and report methods
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules and regulations
Modern management theory, principles, and practices
Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Directing the overall operations of Diversity and Economic Opportunity Program units
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, developing, and implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes
Exercising judgment and creativity in making decisions
Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
Think and act independently
Represent Metro before the public
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Plan financial and staffing needs
Make financial decisions within a budget
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
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.
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
