| Purpose: |
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Under limited direction and working independently, supervise a team of Business Development Counselors within a division of the Small and Minority Business Resource Department |
| 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.
- Directs the programs/projects/activities of the section.
- Monitors section budget.
- Recommends policy and ensures section is aligned with department goals .
- Performs economic forecasting and evaluation of division/section related programs.
- Prepares financial summaries/reports for management review.
- Develops/establishes goals and priorities for departmental programs.
- Provides review of and/or prepares technical reports.
- Conduct needs assessment studies.
- Evaluates program operations for effectiveness and efficiency to include workforce
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal
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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 and skills in implementing the MBE/WBE Procurement Program.
- Knowledge of MBE/WBE certification program.
- Knowledge of MBE/WBE Compliance program.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of community resources available and how to use them effectively. Knowledge of municipal government operations and applicable regulations.
- Knowledge of contract writing, negotiating techniques, contract law, bid evaluation and cost/price/value analysis.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
- Ability to negotiate, making independent judgments.
- Ability to resolve contractual or purchasing issues.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus (4) four years of related experience, one year of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
- A Master’s Degree may substitute for required experience up to two (2) years.
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