DIRECTOR, DIVERSITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.*

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Essential Knowledge

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
  

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP)- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year30 days
Beginning of 16th + years35 days

Pension Plan- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net .

Closing Date/Time: 3/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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