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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Business Development Counselor II
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 19501 Salary Grade: DG8
Approved: Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
 

This position ensures that all parties involved in the City of Austin's purchasing/contracting activities comply with the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) 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, MBE/WBE firms, and other entities to increase MBE/WBE participation in City procurements or contractual obligations.
  2. Identifies and formulates solutions to barriers faced by MBE/WBE firms in conducting business with the city and works with City staff, prime contractor/vendors, and subcontractors to identify and resolve problems related to MBE/WBE participation.
  3. Responds to requests for information on the City MBE/WBE Procurement Program, and compliance documents, City business opportunities, or assistance available for small business.
  4. Acts as single point of contact, or department liaison to other City departments.
  5. Determines an MBW/WBE applicant's eligibility to participate in the program by reviewing relevant business records, conducting site audits, or conducting other relevant research into the state of the applicant firm.
  6. Recommends approval/denial of application for MBW/WBE certification.
  7. Develops policies and procedures for MBE/WBE certification.
  8. Conducts pre-bid and pre-performance meetings to instruct prime contractor/vendors on their responsibilities under the program.
  9. Monitors projects to ensure the actual MBE/WBE participation reflects the contractor's compliance plan by reviewing expenditure reports and performing phone and site audits as necessary
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 MBE/WBE, or other similar, certification programs.
  • Knowledge of purchasing policies and contract programs.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • 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 the job plus two (2) years of related experience.

 

  • Experience may substitute for the education up to a maximum of 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.