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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Business Development Counselor I
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 19490 Salary Grade: DG1
Approved: Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, performs tasks required to ensure that all parties involved in the City of Austin's purchasing/contracting activities comply with the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program Ordinance.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Works with City staff, prime contractor/vendors, businesses, and other entities to increase minority and women ownership and participation in City procurements or contractual obligations.
  2. Assists with responses to requests for information on the City Procurement Programs, and associated compliance documents, City business opportunities, and/or assistance available for small business.
  3. Provides information on minority and women owned business and make available to prime contractor/vendors or City staff.
  4. Reviews and maintains reports for completeness and accuracy.
  5. Provides data entry of subcontractor payments.
  6. Audits payments to subcontractors and ensures accuracy.
  7. Reviews and monitors databases and ensures accuracy
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of purchasing policies and contract programs.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  • Skill in effective oral and written communications.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in researching.
  • Ability to resolve contractual or purchasing issues.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public dealings.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or Finance.
  • One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of required education up to four (4) years
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • None

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.