City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Director, Small and Minority Business Resources

Under general direction, this position is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Small and Minority Business Resources (SMBR) department, including Austin’s local Minority-Owned Enterprise (MBE), the Women-Owned Enterprise (WBE), the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Procurement Programs.

1. Manages the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes, within city policies, appropriate service and staffing levels; and allocates resources accordingly.
2. Acts as official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends department programs, policies, and activities; and negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
3. Briefs and advises City management, the Mayor, and City Council regarding the MBE/WBE Procurement Program in person and through written reports.
4. Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department budget; estimates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures; and directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary.
5. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources. Works with community-based groups including the City Council appointed MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Advisory Committee to develop and implement short-term and long-term objectives and programs in support of the MBE/WBE Procurement Program.
6. Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager’s Office.
7. Assesses the Local and State economy for strengths and weaknesses to assist in strategy formulation and program development for MBEs and WBEs.
8. Develops, coordinates, and implements strategies and programs to promote the City of Austin procurement opportunities to interested MBEs, WBEs, and stakeholders.
9. Prepares and implements special strategies and action plans in marketing/promotional efforts for MBEs and WBEs priority in conjunction with community-based organizations.

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of public policy development and analysis.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of the charter of Women and Business Minority Procurement program.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing urban redevelopment, economic development, and business assistance programs.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in preparing and analyzing budgets, reports, and studies.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with City officials, business leaders, financial institutions, developers, citizen groups, and City departments and employees.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, or in a related field to the job, plus seven (7) years of experience in management of projects and programs related to the job, including five (5) years of experience which were in a managerial capacity.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for non-managerial experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.