Coordinator, Certification

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyzes vendor financials and documentation to determine DBE/SBE eligibility.

Prepares documentation for approvals removals and hearings. Tracks and documents the certification process.

Conducts on-site visits for DBE/SBE eligibility verification.

Participates in outreach efforts and provides technical assistance to vendors.

Offers guidance on application requirements DBE policies and portal use.

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 internal and external customers about the importance of the DBE/SBE program.

Familiarizing oneself with dynamic business landscape of types of contractors seeking to do business with the Authority

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree in Business Public Administration Accounting or related field plus one (1) year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid State of Illinois Drivers License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Extended periods of sitting and use of visual/manual dexterity.

Ability to conduct construction site visits.

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

In-depth knowledge of DBE/SBE compliance requirements and document review techniques.

Financial document analysis experience preferred.

Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Ability to independently manage case files and sensitive data.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard office environment.

Occasional field travel within the Chicago Metropolitan Area.

EQUIPMENT TOOLS AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Microsoft Office Suite B2GNow legal databases and office equipment.

SALARY

$86610.40

POSITION SUMMARY

Conducts eligibility evaluations and prepares related documentation for DBE and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification programs. Provides technical support and outreach under general supervision in compliance with federal and state requirements.

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants if hiredmust comply with CTAs residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race color creed religion sex marital status national origin sexual orientation ancestry age unfavorable military discharge disability or any other status protected by federal state or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process CTAs Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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Experience:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Analyzes vendor financials and documentation to determine DBE/SBE eligibility. Prepares documentation for approvals removals and hearings. Tracks and documents the certification process. Conducts on-site visits for DBE/SBE eligibility verification. Participates in outreach e...