Assistant Director, Certification Program

Description

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Director, Certification Program

Dept/Div:
Department of Diversity and Civil Rights (DDCR)

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

FULL/PART-TIME: FULL

Salary Range: $112,508 - $120,000

Deadline:
Until filled

This position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

This position is responsible for determining the initial eligibility of businesses seeking certification as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) with the MTA and the New York State Unified Certification Program (NYSUCP) in accordance with federal regulatory requirements set forth at 49 CFR Part 26. It is additionally responsible for the annual review of DBE certified firms for compliance with certification eligibility criteria and assisting in the management of the federally mandated NYSUCP.

This position is also responsible for determining the eligibility of businesses seeking Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWDBE) certification, in accordance with the New York State Executive Law Article 15-A Section 310-317.

The incumbent will support the New York State Empire Development Corporation’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD) Program to increase the number of certified firms listed in the New York State directory of certified firms. (MTA does not certify MWBE firms; this was added as part of a recently created initiative).

• Assists the Sr. Director in the day‑to‑day management of the DBE Certification unit and processes new applications for DBE certification in accordance with federal regulations 49 CFR Part 26.
• Reviews and conducts detailed desk audits of all new DBE certification applications.
• Ensures that managers create comprehensive DBE files for each new DBE certification application.
• Conducts and/or oversees Eligibility Review Meeting for new applications.
• Conducts and/or oversees On‑Site Review for new applications for DBE certification, as applicable, and for other certifying agencies upon request.
• Conducts and/or oversees On‑Site Review of the Annual Review Process, as required.
• Conducts and/or oversees Job Site Reviews of new applications when the firm is performing on a contract in the MTA service area.
• Reviews and/or prepares a detailed and comprehensive written certification eligibility evaluation for each new application being processed, recommending a certification determination.
• Process annual updates/submissions for continued compliance with federal DBE certification eligibility criteria and prepare written certification eligibility evaluation prior to the firm’s annual certification anniversary date.
• Process proposals to remove certification and removal of DBE certification for firms that fail to meet regulatory requirements, and prepare a written evaluation to support the recommendation.
• Maintain MTA DBE certification directory for inclusion in NYSUCP.
• Provide timely updates to NYSUCP on new applications, status of renewals, and annual updates.
• Provide assistance and serve as liaison to NYSUCP partners and the NYS Empire Development, Division of Minority and Women‑owned Business Development.
• Prepare comprehensive certification status reports on all pending and certified firms and other monthly management reports as required, in a timely and complete manner.
• Assist and participate in DDCR MWDBE Outreach activities, as required.
• Coordinate and/or conduct periodic Certification Workshops for prospective MWDBE applicants.
• Provide support to the MTA’s $54.8 billion capital program by expediting MWBE certification review for minority or woman‑owned…