Job Summary

Assists in maintaining, implementing, and monitoring of the Small and Micro Business Enterprise Program (SBE and MBE) in the areas of facilities, maintenance, and purchasing projects to ensure on-going compliance, while working with other district staff assigned to the respective projects.

Essential Functions

1. Maintains accurate certification and project/contract records.

1. Assists in planning and conducting Workshops to educate local businesses on how to become certified with the district’s Business Enterprise Program in accordance to administrative rules.
2. Regularly monitors on-going projects and conducts required site visits throughout the life of each project to assist with contract management.
3. Assists in the ongoing development of certified vendors to participate in the DCPS SBE and MBE program. Assists certified SBEs and MBEs in pre-qualifying with the district, in accordance with administrative rules.
4. Assists in planning and conducting professional development workshops to enhance the professional skills of SBE and MBE certified vendors.
5. Composes, prepares, and reviews project reports and correspondence for accuracy, thoroughness and conformance to internal policies and pertinent laws and regulations.
6. Assists in the establishment of department goals and timetables, monitors goal attainment, and apprises the Supervisor of progress and/or deficiencies.
7. Participates in pre-bid construction and purchasing meetings related to assigned projects.
8. Monitors payments made to certified SBE and MBE firms participating in district projects.
9. Meets with contractors to reconcile and mandate compliance, and disputes, and obtains agreements to take steps to meet guidelines. Recommends imposition of sanctions for noncompliance with the Board’s policy.
10. Works closely with district personnel engaged in various phases of construction and purchasing contracting in SBE and MBE development and compliance activities.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Business, building construction or a related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in monitoring, investigating, and administration of government or private sector projects and/or concerns. Previous business experience in construction or small business program preferred.

Certification: NA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of federal, state, and district legislation, policies, and standards relative to Minority Business Enterprise programs or supplier diversity
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Strong creative problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to prioritize
• Ability to compile and prepare reports