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Sound Transit · 14 hours ago

Economic Development Specialist

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$28.85/hr - $67.30/hr

4+ years exp

Sound Transit is responsible for public transportation in the Seattle metropolitan area, and they are seeking an Economic Development Specialist to support their Economic Development Program. The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations while providing support and technical assistance to disadvantaged businesses.

Public TransportationRailroadTransportation

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Leads, plans, organizes, and implements assigned program contracting activities including, but not limited to developing mutually acceptable goals on contracts; calculating and administering goals in accordance with regulations and guidelines; participating in pre-bid meetings and pre-construction meetings; and serving as division representative on Contract Evaluation Team

Monitors Prime/General contractor/consultant goal attainment on contracts relative to commitment and recommends corrective action when appropriate

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and Agency regulations and guidelines in the accessibility and administration of contracting opportunities; assists in process improvement efforts

Provides support and engages contractors; trains on use of B2GNow (contract monitoring system) including prompt pay for contractors and subcontractors; conducts accurate administration of contract terms including commercially useful function (CUF) reviews, flow down language, prompt payment, return of retained funds provisions, and contract close-out. Conducts site visits and attends contract progress meetings as appropriate to track and monitor the participation of firms engaged on Agency contracts

Engages DBE and small businesses in navigating pertinent agency procurement processes and requirements; provides technical assistance for small businesses

Conducts mediations between DBE and small businesses and prime contractors to create a safe and open environment to air concerns and shared goals

Provides guidance and training to management and staff on a variety of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise & Small Business (DBE/SB) processes, guidelines, requirements, and procurement related contracting subjects

Assists with Economic Development Program public disclosure requests as directed

Performs special duties as assigned by the Director – Economic Development and Chief Civil Rights, Equity & Inclusion Officer and/or department management

Research trends in the corporate, small business, and DBE communities; researches and studies 'Best Practices' of multiple governmental agencies and corporate entities to assist in improving Agency programs; researches DBE trends in specific industries

Under general direction, may plan and execute outreach and engagement events

May assist with community relations and outreach between diverse groups on all aspects of the Agency’s Economic Development programs by attending stakeholder meetings & supporting the agency’s working relationships with special interest groups, stakeholders, and public and private organizations

Prepares a variety of written materials including correspondence, reports, briefing papers, presentations, manuals, and standard operating procedures

Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency

Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy

It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees

It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Program/project managementDBE/SB complianceData analysisCustomer servicePublic speakingProcess improvementMicrosoft OfficeConflict managementEffective communicationRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Management or closely related field

Four years of management/project management experience (directly related to the assignment) which includes responsibility for procurement, contracts, and compliance; background in civil rights or DBE/SB compliance; OR a combination of education and experience

Program/project management techniques and principles

Preparing and analyzing complex data and numerical computations and comprehensive reports

Experience working with diverse, multicultural, and multiethnic communities

Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases; methods and techniques for data collection; and reporting standards

Customer service methods and techniques including conflict management and problem-solving methods and techniques

Basic skill in public speaking

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other division staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public

Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication

Preferred

Principles, practices, and standards of diversity programs and functions and of industry principles and practices

Business Administration

Data management

Process improvement

Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT

State and federal regulations related to area of assignment

Benefits

Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.

Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).

Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.

Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.

Pet Insurance.

ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.

Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.