Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) / Small Business Program Manager
Program Analyst 3 – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) / Small Business Program Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation
Social Equity – Office of Civil Rights
Salem
The role:
Our Office of Civil Rights is recruiting for a program manager to join our team! In this role, you will develop, implement and manage program functions related to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and other small business programs promoting equal access and opportunities to minority-owned and woman-owned businesses. Apply today to join our team in making a difference!
We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.
A day in the life:
- Ensure compliance with administrative requirements for the DBE program, including:
- Establishing overall annual DBE program and specific project goals.
- Developing and updating the program plan document.
- Developing and managing required disparity studies.
- Developing procedures and evaluating program requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate contractor and subcontractor participation.
- Review and evaluate bidder proposals for compliance and determine responsiveness to DBE requirements.
- Serve as liaison to the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), manage the interagency agreement between COBID and ODOT and perform routine audits.
- Manage the activities of the DBE Supportive Services funds and work plan.
- Maintain effective working relationships with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), contractors, subcontractors, community organizations, union representatives, and internal personnel or others involved with various aspects of the DBE and other small business programs.
- Present at outreach events and public involvement processes.
- Assist and provide training related to the DBE Program, construction technical specifications and other related initiatives.
- Identify small business program development and coordination with other state agencies, local government, special districts and identified stakeholders.
- Work is performed in an office environment with occasional field work required including construction site visits and periodic overnight travel.
- To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.state.or.us.
What’s in it for you:
- Work/life balance, 10 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
- Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon!
What we need:
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
OR
A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years of experience coordinating or administering a program.
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
- Experience in building collaborative partnerships with members of the contractor community, small business advocacy organizations, sovereign nations, community-based organizations, and local and regional government entities or other stakeholder groups.
- A proven track record in developing and implementing methodologies or procedures for small business, workforce or agency related programs and initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience managing the administration of government-regulated programs such as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Emerging Small Business, Workforce Development or other federal or state programs related to small business or workforce development.
- Demonstrated experience in the resolution of controversial issues and effectively mediating differences of opinion and belief systems.
Learn more and apply:
This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on August 5, 2021.
Click here to learn more and to apply! Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.
Questions? Call 971-273-8687 or email ODOTRecruitmentEM@odot.state.or.us.
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer