DBE Compliance Support
Hanover, MD
Contracted
Experienced
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About the Company:
GD Resources LLC is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.
Disclaimer: The purpose of this job posting is for talent pooling purposes only and do not guarantee immediate hiring. The positions are contingent upon contract award and final client approval. We are actively identifying qualified candidates who may be considered for the project once the contract is awarded. Applicants who express interest may be contacted for further discussions and evaluation as project details are finalized.
JOB TITLE: DBE Outreach/Compliance Support
CLIENT/INDUSTRY: Infrastructure Development
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Onsite at Hanover, Maryland
DURATION: TBD
RATE: $23/hr - $43/hr
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Contingent upon contract award
Overview: The candidate will provide DBE program services in support of MDTA and client’s business inclusion objectives as set forth in The Maryland Transportation Authority’s Division of Civil Rights & Fair Practices (CRFP) policies and practices; and in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26. Job functions will include support of project outreach and compliance functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with outreach to DBE business community, advocacy, groups, and professional organizations.
- Establish/Maintain Office Hours Schedule to facilitate DBE access to project staff and information
- Project Update/Outreach Newsletter
- Event planning and coordination
- Foreign Language Translation (as required)
- Coordinate/support special events and community presentations. o Correspondence Management – Email/Phone Inquiry Responses and Escalation, as required
- Support DBE Subcontractor Onboarding functions
- Issue Management and Escalation
- Support/facilitate technical assistance/capacity building workshops and programming
- Support of compliance functions to ensure compliance with local, Federal (49 CFR part 26) and client DBE program requirements. May include: o Good Faith Effort Management/Documentation o DBE Certification Reviews
- CUF Reviews; performing site visits and investigations as needed
- DBE Payment Monitoring and Reporting
- DBE Utilization Reporting
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Commitment to safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Qualifications:
- College degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in program or project management: some combination of procurement, community relations/outreach, small/disadvantaged business development, contract administration, business administration, government affairs or construction related field.
- Familiarity with databases and compliance reporting software.
- Fluent knowledge of local, state, Federal contracting regulations pertaining to DBE program management
- Experience implementing and managing a 49 CFR part 26 compliant DBE program
- Working knowledge of major infrastructure projects/construction operations
- Outreach experience with diverse, targeted audiences
- Familiarity with local (Baltimore area) subcontracting community
- Ability to work collaboratively with Kiewit project staff, other consultants, engineers, and multiple stakeholder groups
- Ability to quickly respond to project needs for day-to-day or as needed functions
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills are required.
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