Director of Certification (00055)
Director of Certification (00055)
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Job Description
Title: Director of Certification (00055)
State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Small Bus and Supp Diversity
Location:Dept of Small Bus/Supplier Div
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) is seeking Director of Certification to provide leadership management and direction to the Small Womenowned and Minorityowned Business (SWaM) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Programs.
The Director of Certification will have direct oversight of the state SWaM and Federal DBE certification programs as delegated by the federal government. Duties include serving as senior advisor and subject matter expert to agency leadership on matters related to SWaM and DBE certification; developing and implementing strategic objectives policies and procedures to ensure achievement of agency mission and certification goals; and monitoring overall certification program performance. Duties also include management of staff assigned to supervise and perform work associated with certification programs providing data and reports related to certification performance and statistics and acting as an agency spokesperson to present information related to SWaM and DBE certification.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of business certification programs to include small womenowned and minorityowned (SWaM) businesses and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE); Ability to interpret and apply laws regulations policies and procedures; Strong leadership and program management skills; Demonstrated ability to work well with internal staff as well as external customers. Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written form; Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage time efficiently; Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook etc.
Additional Considerations
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills. Experience working with small businesses.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Special Qualifications: A valid drivers license is required.
This position is not eligible for telework.
To be considered for this position you must complete a state application through the online employment system at .
State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804). Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet.
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please callfor assistance. AMERICORPS PEACE CORPS AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
