Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Administrator

General

The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Administrator is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board and San Mateo County Transit District (Agencies) DBE programs. This position works with a high degree of independence and reports to the Manager, Civil Rights Programs.

Essential Functions & Duties

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and administer the Agencies’ programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations that encourage participation by businesses that are owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
• Identify, execute, and monitor the need for additional Small Business Enterprise (SBE) elements and/or Historically Underutilized Business (HUBs) programs from which the Agencies may want to engage.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for increasing SBE, HUB, and DBE participation.
• Review, analyze, and submit semi-annual reports and present findings to management.
• Draft and submit Shortfall Analyses and required FTA documentation.

Examples of Duties:

• Administer the Agencies’ DBE utilization and payment monitoring system to ensure prompt payment to all subcontractors and the appropriate utilization of proposed DBE firms.
• Create resources for primes and stakeholders to identify available SBE, HUB, and/or DBE contractors for projects.
• Independently consider options for increasing DBE goal achievement, and implement new strategies and techniques for program improvement.
• Recommend and advise executive management and the Boards of Directors regarding DBE program and SBE policy implementation.
• Report on DBE participation to stakeholders such as project managers, the Boards of Directors, Federal Transportation Administration, and the California Department of Transportation.
• Identify, investigate, and recommend solutions to resolve issues and complaints involving the administration of the DBE programs.
• Update bid document language and review proposals for compliance with DBE-related requirements.
• Present DBE/SBE contract terms at Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal meetings.
• Represent the Agencies as part of the California Unified Certification Program and the Business Outreach Committee.
• Collect and interpret independent cost estimate data in order to develop accurate contract-specific DBE or SBE goals.
• Assess, review, and identify key strategies for DBE program growth for the Agencies.
• Develop and submit overall triennial goals.
• Perform site visits to ensure DBEs are performing a commercially useful function.
• Interview and assist DBE applicants with their applications.
• Coordinate and lead outreach activities that include the participation of HUBs, DBEs, and SBEs.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, construction management, accounting, or a related field.
• Three (3) years full-time experience with DBE Programs or similar small business programs (e.g. state or federal civil rights compliance programs, SBE program compliance, etc.)
• Experience utilizing contractor utilization software (e.g. B2GNow).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• CUCP or other State Unified Certification Program DBE Certification training is desirable.
• Relevant full-time public sector transit experience

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 3/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• San Mateo County Transit District

• 650-508-6308

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