Compliance Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs activities and monitors contract compliance policies and procedures related to the Authority's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Labor Compliance Programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in monitoring DBE contract compliance.
• Aids with DBE goals setting, evaluation of bids, and the compliance in achieving set goals.
• Evaluates procurement materials to determine compliance with DBE goals.
• Monitors, investigates, reviews and makes recommendations regarding prime, sub and sub-tier contractor efforts to achieve compliance with applicable federal, state and local legislation pertaining to DBE/Labor requirements.
• Conducts onsite visits to construction work projects to verify and report on compliance with contract specifications and requirements, including compliance with applicable regulations.
• Preparation of Construction Related Certified Payroll statistical analysis report demonstrating economic impact by ethnicity, gender and trade classification.
• Assists with the preparation of statistical reports, tabulations and charts as needed for the DBE attainments required by the FTA and CTA.
• Participates in outreach activities to recruit potential DBE's for the program in an effort to increase DBE contracting opportunities and the pool of available DBE firms.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

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CHALLENGES

• Keeping abreast of all federal program regulations, changes, and challenges to ensure federal funding is maintained and in compliance with USDOT mandates.
• Educating customers about the importance of the DBE program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Marketing or a combination of education or 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.
• Chicago Transit Authority requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated. If you are offered employment, you must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or proof that you are in the process of becoming fully vaccinated as part of the hiring process and as a condition of employment. Visit www.transitchicago.com/careers
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

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.
• General knowledge of the methods and techniques of financial analysis.
• General knowledge of the methods and techniques of contract reviewing.
• General 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.
• Occasionally required to travel to various work locations within the Chicago Metropolitan Area outside of standard office hours.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel); B2GNow & LCPtracker and other reference materials as needed.
• Standard office equipment.
• Automobile.