Compliance Specialist, SBO

RTD - Regional Transportation District of Denver, CO (RTD); United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Transportation District (RTD) seeks a Compliance Officer to oversee DBE/SBE programs and contract compliance across locally funded projects. You will evaluate goals, monitor subcontractor adherence, and support outreach activities with small businesses.

The role emphasizes collaboration with primes, vendors, and RTD teams to ensure regulatory compliance and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field and 2 years’ project management or compliance experience.
• Experience analyzing business processes and developing reports; equivalent combinations accepted.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, regulations and DBE/SBE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DBE/SBE goal assessments and monitor compliance on projects.
• Deliver presentations on SBE program and contract requirements.
• Review and update DBE/SBE participation reports monthly.

Skills

DBE compliance

SBE outreach

Documentation

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree in Human Resources

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position ensures compliance with RTD’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) programs in accordance with US DOT DBE Regulation 49 CFR Part 26. This position will actively monitor locally funded contract compliance related to SBE program requirements. This position completes DBE/SBE goal assessments by reviewing documents, cross-checking contract requirements, and monitoring labor compliance on assigned projects. This position advertise and promotes RTD contracting opportunities at outreach and community events.

RTD provides public transportation services in an eight-county region centered in Denver, Colorado. As a public agency, employees are dedicated to serving the public and providing for the transportation needs of over 3.1 million area residents as well as visitors to the region. Services include bus, rail, shuttles, ADA paratransit services, demand-responsive services, vanpools, and more. The agency’s dedicated workforce epitomizes RTD’s mission of making lives better through connections. In 2024, the system had more than 65 million boardings, a number that has seen year-over-year increases since 2020. RTD employs over 3,100 people and has an operating budget of $1.5 billion. Together, RTD employees work hard to keep this region moving day and night.

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential:

• SBO Compliance Conducts goal assessment reviews to establish DBE/SBE goals and identifies the capability of small business firms that can perform specific tasks based on the project scope of work utilizing Disadvantage, Small, Minority, or Women owned certified directories.
• Delivers presentations related to SBE program and contract requirements prior to contract solicitation and during the pre-construction or kick-off meetings.
• Monitors DBE/SBE goal attainment from awarded primes and subcontractors through monthly review of DBE/SBE compliance forms and update monthly participation reports for the assigned locally funded projects to ensure compliance processes and standards are attained.
• Investigates compliance issues, conducts on-site monitoring visits, prepares written reports of findings and makes recommendations to vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Participates in DBE/SBE outreach programs including small business forums, trade shows, workshops, and other marketing and development activities.
• Attends various organizational, Chambers of Commerce and agencies outreach events to communicate and present RTD’s upcoming contracting opportunities as well as promoting firms to receive certification via RTD’s SBE certification program.
• Collects requisite information from relevant stakeholders and supports data entry for required reporting to fulfill compliance requirements with Davis Bacon Act, Federal regulation, and RTD labor compliance requirements.
• Conducts field interviews with contractors and subcontractor’s employees to investigate labor compliance related with prevailing wages.

OTHER: All job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualification:

• An Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, Sociology, Legal Studies, or Public Administration required or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in project management, project compliance, or administrative support on managing projects that includes coordinating events, reporting, and presenting responsibilities.
• Experience in analyzing and evaluating business processes and developing reports. OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Key Competencies & Characteristics:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to minority/women business enterprise, small business development and procurement programs.
• Knowledge of applicable governmental procurement policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Ability to use sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate specialized information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to effectively respond to inquiries, maintain positive working relationships, and provide support to RTD teams, business partners, and community members.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, contractors, business owners, community organizations, and members of the public.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

CAREER MAP

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Compliance Officer, SBO

Pay Range: $65,177.00 - $92,062.25 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at [e-mail], or the Talent Acquisition team [e-mail]. To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy

RTD participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.