- Knowledge of TX Local Government Code and requirements related to diversity and/or local businesses. Knowledge ofbid/quotation practices.
- Knowledge of purchasing.
- Skill in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher).
- Skill in creating and maintaining policy related to diversity and/or local businesses.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in course of work, i.e., department employees, vendors, other city employees, and city management.
- Skill in composing and preparing correspondence. Skill in communication, both written and verbal.
- Skill in operating office equipment typewriter, personal computer, calculator, copy machine, etc. Skill in public speaking and development of presentations.
- Abilityto analyze and report contracting demographics. Ability to use and understand charts, models, and graphs
- Ability to maintain and increase effective vendor networking through meetings, training, and events
- Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate training.
- Ability to work independent of specific instruction and deal with a rapid work pace.
- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with employees and general public and communicate effectively with other City departments.
- Ability to develop alternative solutions to problems, to evaluate courses of action and to reach appropriate recommendations for decision making.
MWBE Coordinator - Texas, United States - City of Arlington
Description
JOB SUMMARY
:Under general direction from the MWBE Manager, will have heavy influence on directional policies of the Local and Diversity Initiatives.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1.Communicate, network and train vendor community for doing business with the City.
2.Coordinate, maintain, and update Supplier Portal, including tracking of certificates.
3.Monitor, track, and report on city-wide bid activities related to local and diverse businesses, including contract outreach, award, and spend demographics.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
4. Training of internal staff to seek out and use MWBEs for smaller dollar bids; monitoring and tracking compliance of departments in this area.
5. Create and maintain policies relevant to procurement with local and diverse businesses. Administrative tasks and basic office functions related to job performance; includes attending professional meetings, legislative updates; and other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Qualifying Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance or related field 3 years experience administrating Minority/Women's Business Entity and local programs.
Additional work experience may substitute education.
Pre-employment screening includes:
Criminal Background.