Assistant Director, MWDBE Programs

Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity

Mission:

To connect value and empower people businesses and communities.

Vision:

An inclusive accessible prosperous and resilient Harris County economy.

What you will do at the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity:

The Assistant Director Minority Women & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) Programs will be responsible for developing implementing and overseeing the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise and Disadvantage Business Enterprise programs for the County. They will develop the policy and procedures for the programs manage the day-to-day operations of the Programs including direct supervision over Project Monitors and Coordinators and ensure quality program reports are delivered to the appropriate entities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages a portfolio of M/W/DBE projects including providing advisory and technical support services as it relates to the Countys M/W/DBE programs and conducting both periodic and regular audits of projects employees and vendors to ensure compliance with the M/W/DBE Program.

• Prepares written reports on program and project performance including any issues of M/W/DBE compliance.

• Develops the policy and procedures for the M/W/DBE programs ensuring alignment with legal standards and recommended practices in each area.

• Translates policy and procedures into guidance and reference materials for County executives County commissioners current and prospective contractors vendors and members of the public.

• Interfaces with County personnel such as the Purchasing Agent Commissioners Court offices and other County departments regarding procurement goal setting.

• Directly manage assigned team members including training assigning and directing compliance duties and providing performance feedback.

• Represents the DEEO in public meetings and events with a focus on outreaching to the M/W/DBE and at large business community.

• Educates trains and ensures proper understanding of the M/W/DBE programs goals policies and procedures.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in a related field of study.

• Seven (7) years of related work experience with at least Five (5) years of working in Minority Women & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs including management of one or more teams.

• Experience and education may substitute for each other on a year for year basis.

• All applicants must meet the requirement of Five (5) years of working in Minority Women & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs including management of one or more teams.

• Experience writing policies and procedures for government programs.

• Stakeholder management including engagement across internal departments third-party consultants outside experts businesses industry groups and community partners.

• Project management experience including managing multiple projects on tight deadlines.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal state and local regulations pertaining to Minority Women &

• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs.

• Ability to advance diversity equity and inclusion.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a creative fast-paced culture that emphasizes excellence & teamwork.

• Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior exercise honesty integrity respect and fairness in the execution of their responsibilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including skills in preparing and presenting effective accurate information.

• Ability to read and understand complex documents.

• Knowledge of accepted business practices and procedures; of applicable rules regulations and policies; and of related legislative and legal practices and procedures.

Licensure:

• Must have a valid Drivers License (TX upon hire)

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

• Masters Degree in a related field of study

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time Regular

• Monday Friday 8AM -5PM Subject to evening and weekend on occasions for attendance at community meetings and events.

• This position necessitates the ability to work outside the standard 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule to attend events with some weekend work required.

• Additionally hybrid work options are available offering flexibility between remote and in-office work

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This is a standard office role that requires staying stationary for long periods of time. It operates in a workstation within a professional office environment as well as community centers meeting halls other public offices etc.

• This role involves standard office equipment such as computers phones printers and copiers.

• This is a standard office role that requires staying stationary for long periods of time.

• At times files or boxes weighing up to 15 lbs. must be transported.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Position: Managing Director Inclusive Procurements

• Supervises Positions: (4) Sr. Program Managers

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.