Description: Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners                                              TO APPLY: Submit cover letter & resume via email to Ron Simon at SimonR@hillsboroughcounty.org                                                                                                                                                                                                             Posting Date: October 7, 2021                    Application Deadline: October 21, 2021       POSITION TITLE: DIVISION DIRECTOR MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESSENTERPRISES PROGRAMS  ANNUAL SALARY:  $80,995.20 - $107,307.20 (starting pay is negotiable)       DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC PROSPERITY JOB OVERVIEW:   This is an advanced management level position responsible for directing, planning, and providing overall leadership to the County’s Office of DM/DWBE & SBE (Disadvantaged Minority/Disadvantaged Women Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise) programs. This is a highly responsible professional position established for the purpose of planning and administering the County's stated objective of insuring that small, disadvantaged minority and women business owners have equal opportunity to bid for County projects, leases or contracts. The incumbent in the position is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that will enhance the participation of and provide equal access to small business enterprises and minority/women business enterprises in the County's procurement program which includes construction, contractual services, professional consulting services, and commodities.  Work requires initiative and judgment in establishing policy, procedure and program monitoring and accountability. Responsibilities of the position include overall management of resource allocation, operations, budgeting, and personnel.Work is performed independently and with initiative to govern in a manner that ensures compliance with the highest professional standards and all applicable regulatory environments.  The incumbent in the position reports to the Assistant County Administrator for Economic Prosperity. The performance of the incumbent is measured by the success of the county’s Disadvantaged Minority/ Disadvantaged Women Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college/university with course work in Business Administration, Business Management, Economic Development, or a related field and have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in supplier diversity, supply chain, buying/purchasing, business plan development, or other related experience. OR An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below. (For education and experience only, does not include legally required Licenses or Certifications.) Must hold a valid Florida Driver’s License KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provide long-range planning and policy development and direction to the County’s Office of Disadvantaged Minority/ Disadvantaged Women Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise Programs in consultation with the Assistant County Administrator for Economic Prosperity. Develop, coordinate, encourage and implement various plans of action to promote and increase the level of DM/DWBE & SBE participation. Oversee, monitor, and revise (if needed) the DM/DWBE & SBE Program, policy, ordinance, and goals. Implement and manage all aspects of the DM/DWBE & SBE Program. Maintain and constantly update the Hillsborough County's DM/DWBE Certified & SBE Registered Directory with specific information on expertise, qualifications, and other information. Coordinate local, state and national efforts to locate and encourage DM/DWBE & SBE participation in County contracting. Interact with and serve as the County’s liaison with local business/industry officials, governmental agencies, municipalities, community economic development organizations, and special interest business associations on matters pertaining to vendor diversity. Promote and assist with the support of economic development in the disadvantaged community. Collaborate and work with other DM/DWBE & SBE offices in the surrounding cities/counties on providing training and assistance to DM/DWBE & SBE. Represent Hillsborough County at meetings, and on supplier diversity committees, DM/DWBE & SBE organizations, and community relations committees, regarding programs, initiatives, challenges and opportunities. Ensure that the information regarding County’s DM/DWBE & SBE on the Hillsborough County’s website are current and updated. Manage training programs to help certified minority- and women-owned businesses maximize their opportunities for subcontracting in Hillsborough County projects. Manage the County’s New Minority and Woman Business Certification program Assess and measure the effectiveness of the program and develop relevant reports. Maintain statistical information of minority business efforts related to county procurement. Develop an ongoing review of systems and processes in order to enhance the office’s ability to provide exemplary customer service. Monitors, reviews and evaluates performance of DM/DWBE & SBE E firms after award of contract. Provides leadership and supervision of employees in the division that includes creating goals, objectives, and accountability; issues counseling disciplinary actions; handles employee complaints and grievances; recommends the hiring, termination and promotion of staff. Investigates difficult public complaints. Responds to inquiries, problems/ complaints, and assist with investigations and resolutions, regarding women and minority business interest. Mediates disputes arising between DM/DWBE & SBE and the County or County departments. Meets with the members of the BOCC as needed. Be subject matter expert on matters related to DM/DWBE & SBE programs. Makes presentations before the BOCC, County Administrator, Executive Team and department directors of the county, other county state and federal agencies regarding the performance, challenges and updated goals of county’s DM/DWBE & SBE programs. Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesIn the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster. NATURE OF WORK: Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. WORKING CONDITIONS - Primarily works in an office environment. May require limited travel outside of the office in vehicle PHYSICAL EFFORT - Mostly sedentary. Job Specific Competencies • Knowledge of human resources and administrative practices.• Knowledge of federal, state and local procurement laws, policies, and procedures, including Hillsborough County’s Ordinances.• Knowledge of business and contract law, including provisions applicable to small businesses and minority- and women-owned businesses.• Knowledge of procurement methods and procedures. • Knowledge of market conditions relating to product and service availability.• Knowledge of the variety, capacity, and viability of Small, disadvantaged minority and women owned businesses in the state and region.• Knowledge of County’s policies and procedures.• Knowledge of automated information computer technologies. • Skill in communicating purchasing information and instructions• Skill in analyzing, selecting, and implementing proper procurement decisions/ actions.• Skill in public speaking and presentations.• Skill in negotiating highly sensitive issues with the potential for charged emotions.• Skill in interpreting policy and in developing policies and procedures to meet the stated objective of the County with regard to DM/DWBE & SBE programs  • Skill in preparing complex, highly technical detailed specifications.• Skill in drafting solicitation contracts, and related documents.• Skill in the development and implementation of policies.• Skill in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating committees including division/department heads, executive and council participants.• Skill in the use of microcomputer and basic software.• Skill in time and meeting management.  • Ability to conceptualize all aspects affecting procurement.• Ability to work with general and sub-contractors to enhance optimum involvement of minority and women-owned and small businesses in County contract business.• Ability to communicate procurement laws, policies, and procedures to persons internal and external to the organization.• Ability to handle conflicts and pressures associated with meeting deadlines, negotiating contracts, and handling conflicts. • Ability to uphold and defend procurement laws, policies, and procedures.• Ability to apply broad computer technology knowledge in wide array of contract evaluations and negotiations.• Ability to apply procurement laws, policies and procedures in abstract situations to meet the best interest of the County.• Ability to establish effective working relationships both internal and external to the County.• Ability to effectively supervise professional and clerical level staff.• Ability to prepare and present reports. KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS   Critical Thinking Work is broad in scope covering one or more complicated areas. Policy, procedures, or precedent is typically created by this position. Decision Making • Independent judgment is used to recommend department or County objectives, evaluate new approaches to problem solving and assess changing conditions.• Makes good and timely decisions even in the absence of complete information that keep the organization moving forward.• Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles• Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment when making decisions. Communication • Requires regular interfacing with several entities and individuals including political and community leaders County departments, state and local governmental Agencies, Executive Team, and the Board of County Commissioners.• Requires considerable tact, discretion and persuasion in gaining the cooperation of others. Builds support and inspires confidence through clear communications both verbal and written.• Adjust communication, style and content to fit the audience and the message• Encourages open expression of diverse ideas and opinions Strategic Planning • Strong ability to plan funding and implementation strategies for one to five-year timeframe.• Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.• Articulates credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value• Anticipates future trends and implications accurately; sets individual objectives to align with broader goals.• Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interest of the organization in a global environment, capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.• Provides balanced long-term and short-term strategic vision. Managerial/ Operational Skills • Formally plans, assigns, and coordinates all functions related to any analysis and/or reporting.• Anticipates conflicts before they happen, based on knowledge of interpersonal and group dynamics.• Works out tough agreements and settles disputes equitably• Facilitates breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives. Leadership Must possess leadership skills in organizational processes, resource allocation, human resource management and time management. AnalyticalAbility Must be able to review data from all types of inspections and surveillance to make decisions and develop solutions.   TO APPLY: Submit Cover letter & Resume via email to Ron Simon at SimonR@hillsboroughcounty.org Employment Type: Full-time