Business Development Coordinator

Position Overview
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR – Contract Compliance

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street, 7TH Floor

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm *Subject to Change*

General Summary
The Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) is committed to creating a competitive and diverse business environment in the City of Houston by promoting the growth and success of small businesses, with special emphasis on historically underserved groups, by ensuring their meaningful participation in the government procurement process.

Description Of Duties/ Essential Functions
This role falls under OBO's Contract Compliance Division. The primary objective of the Contract Compliance Division is to ensure that certified Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (MWSDBE) are meaningfully participating on City of Houston contracts in the construction, professional and non-professional services, and purchasing areas of contracting.

• Monitor compliance on City of Houston contracts with MWSDBE participation goals and program requirements, fair labor standards, and equal employment opportunity rules and regulations.
• Monitor utilization and payments to MWSDBEs on construction, professional services, goods, and non-professional service contracts.
• Ensure that all contractors are performing work germane to the contract and verifies that they are appropriately certified.
• Monitor prevailing wage and fair labor standards laws, including auditing payrolls, conducting site visits, observing worker performance, and investigating wage violations.
• Conduct investigations and assess technical reports and factual data in accordance with regulatory and statutory standards.
• Coordinate with supervisor on any MWBE vendor compliance issues relating to compliance and certification eligibility.
• Review and recommend final clearance / approval for contracts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to various City departments for contract compliance purposes.
• Participate in pre-bid and pre- construction conferences / meetings to address contract compliance requirements for RFP's, RFQ's and Bids.
• Develop collaborative business relationships with MWBE prime/subcontractors.
• Manage caseloads effectively and in accordance with department priorities.
• Perform special projects, as needed, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Driving is an essential function of this position
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WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may require frequent visits to construction sites, in addition, to work in the office environment. Driving is an essential function of this position.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Liberal Arts or a related field.

Experience Requirements
One year of responsible, professional administrative experience is required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

License Requirements
Driving is an essential function of this position, as the selected candidate must have a Valid Driver's License and be compliant with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES
The Preferred Candidate Will Have The Following

• Superior time management and organization skills; ability to work independently within established guidelines.
• Resourceful and action-orientated with experience getting things done and overcoming obstacles.
• Considerable skill in oral and written communications with the ability to analyze complex information succinctly for varying audiences and for reporting purposes.
• Good judgment and an ability to make recommendations to leadership and defend your position while working with subjective information.
• Work under deadlines and coordinate several concurrent assignments.
• Detail oriented.
• Understanding of and experience interpreting codes, statutes, laws, ordinances, and/or agreements related to construction, labor compliance, and contracting generally.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local government contracts and the procurement process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building and "roll-up the sleeves" type of collaboration within a diverse, cross-functional team.
• Strong computer skills, with an ability to be trained to use new programs and systems.
• An ability to work productively, always projecting a positive outlook.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION
Required
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
A self-authored writing sample indicating your desired outcome of this position if chosen, MUST BE ATTACHED
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SAFETY IMPACT POSITION
Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay grade:
18

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: .

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy
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