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Are you well versed in DOT regulations and passionate about ensuring everyone has access to safe and reliable transit? Apply now to drive change and make a positive impact on Southeast Michigan's regional bus system!
About Us
The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is Southeast Michigan's regional bus system helping people connect to work, school, medical appointments, shopping centers, entertainment and cultural events. SMART provides different types of transit services, each meeting a different need and giving residents the opportunity to get where they need to go. SMART continually monitors its routes and ridership, to make sure its resources are effectively and efficiently utilized, eliminating unproductive routes and reassigning those resources to high demand routes.
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About the Role
The Civil Rights & External Drug and Alcohol Compliance Program Manager is responsible for management of three federal programs: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Drug & Alcohol testing and compliance for Community Partnership Programs (CPPs) and Authority vendors. This manager coordinates all activities necessary to ensure Federal and State compliance of these programs.
Key Responsibilities
EEO:
- Manages the Authority's Equal Employment Opportunity policy and program; communicates EEO policy and procedures both internally and externally.
- Investigates claims of discrimination to determine the nature of the allegation and to recommend possible corrective actions.
- Develops, maintains and participates in diversity awareness events, campaigns and programs.
- Interfaces with Federal and State agencies to ensure the Authority is current with EEO requirements and revision of those programs.
DBE:
- Coordinates the Authority's DBE programs on a day-to-day basis.
- Establishes the Authority's tri-annual DBE goals.
- Responds to inquiries from DBEs and potential DBEs regarding contracting opportunities with the Authority.
- Establishes the Authority's tri-annual DBE goals.
Drug & Alcohol Compliance for CPPs and Authority Vendors:
- Routinely visits offices of CPPs, Authority vendors and associated clinics to audit their drug and alcohol testing program and procedures.
- Identifies and interviews designated CPP and vendor representatives/program managers about their knowledge of the FTA drug and alcohol testing program, policies and procedures.
- Prepares written response to CPPs and vendors regarding deficiencies found and provides a course of action needed to bring drug and alcohol programs into compliance with FTA regulations.
- Assists new CPPs and vendors in establishing FTA compliant drug and alcohol testing programs.
About You
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Business or Public Administration. A combination of education and experience may be substituted for minimum requirements.
- Knowledge of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol program policy preferred.
- Knowledge of DOT Rules and Regulations as well as remaining current on all Federal and State regulations that affect EEO and DBE programs.
- Experience with audits.