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This position performs oversight 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 (MBE/WBE) Procurement Program Ordinance. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Working with City staff, prime contractor/vendors, MBE/WBE firms, and other entities to increase MBE/WBE participation in City procurements or contractual obligations.
- Identifies and formulating solutions to barriers faced by MBE/WBE firms in conducting business with the city.
- Responds to requests for information on the City MBE/WBE Procurement Program, and compliance documents, City business opportunities, or assistance available for small business.
- Works with City staff, prime contractor/vendors, and subcontractors to identify and resolve problems related to MBE/WBE participation.
- Identifies, developing, or managing programs that provide educational opportunities to small business, or outreach or promotional activities within a minority community.
- 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.
- Recommends approval/denial of application for MBW/WBE program decisions.
- Develops policies and procedures for MBE/WBE certification.
- Reviews work of Business Development Counselor I’s and II’s.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Responsible for specific projects or ongoing function as an internal team leader, single point of contact, or department liaison to other City departments
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 and experience with purchasing policies and contract programs.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public dealings.
- Ability to resolve contractual or purchasing issues.
- Skill in leading teams.
- 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
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in a field related to Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Architecture and four years’ experience in a minority and women owned business orientated procurement, contract administration, and certification program and two (2) years lead or supervision experience.
- Master’s degree may substitute for related experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
- Experience may substitute for the education up to a maximum of four (4) years
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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