Date Opened: Monday, April 14, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Business Inclusion

Salary: $66,785.82 - $83,482.27 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

This position is based at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and provides support for Federal Civil Rights programs, specifically, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. This position reports to the Accessibility & Equity Manager and requires considerable initiative, DBE program compliance knowledge, contact with the public and critical thinking.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Supervise a team of Specialists responsible for implementing DBE program initiatives and ensuring project specific compliance to regulatory requirements.
2.    Serve as the program subject matter expert throughout the procurement, contract award, and pre-project processes. Public speaking and presentations will be required at times. 
3.    Evaluate scopes and statements of work to identify subcontracting opportunities for participation by DBE-Certified firms.
4.    Ensure agreements with prime and sub-contractor/consultant include required city, state and federal terms, conditions, and provisions.
5.    Monitor prime and sub-contractor/consultant performance towards goal achievement including performing site visits and Commercially Useful Function (CUF) reviews, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments, and effective communication of contract change orders or amendments.
6.    Participate in mediations and propose solutions for any project-based conflicts that may arise.
7.    Responsible for project-based compliance reporting. 
8.    Update Request for Council Action (RCA) documents and maintain approved RCA records in project files, for all federally funded projects. 
9.    Monitor and respond to support tickets and requests from vendors in the InclusionCLT system, and the Certified Payroll Reporting System (currently LCP Tracker), ensuring the resolution occurs in a timely manner. 
10.    Collect and evaluate prevailing wage documents (Davis Bacon requirements) in accordance with federal regulatory requirements. 
11.    Assist with the logistical planning and implementation of outreach events.
12.    Identify and coordinate training and professional development opportunities for the Specialist role.
13.    Provides any additional support as needed.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES: 

Knowledge of:
•    The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program’s Federal Regulations, as stated in 49 CFR Part 26
•    Experience with RFP/RFQ/ITB contracts/documents and administering contracts for highly regulated government programs preferred.
•    Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and other MS Office Programs with the ability to learn new programs quickly. Experience utilizing database programs and ability to access information from the Internet and Intranet.
•    Experience with eBuilder, B2Gnow, and LCP Tracker (or other Certified Payroll Reporting system) is preferred. 

Skilled in:
•    Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
•    Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
•    Public speaking. 
•    Attention to detail.
•    Organization and time management. 
•    Collaboration and teamwork. 
•    Problem solving and critical thinking.
•    Strategic thinking. 

Ability to:
•    Work with multiple stakeholders to further the goals and requirements of the programs.
•    Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City departments, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the public, representing the Airport in a positive manner.  
•    Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. 
•    Conduct research, collect and analyze information statistical data prepare accurate records and reports.
•    Work independently as well as a team member with diverse workgroups.
•    Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files.
•    Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
•    Prepare accurate and concise reports.
•    Prepare and deliver presentations. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises Business Inclusion Specialists
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Graduate or Equivalent AND 5 years related experience

OR

2 Year College Degree AND 3 years related experience

OR

Bachelor's Level Degree AND 1 year of related experience
 

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years' experience is preferred. Coursework in business administration, public administration, aviation management, procurement, business diversity, a related field, or a DBE program administration certification is preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email HRADAAdministration@charlottenc.gov, call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.