Mission:To connect, value, and empower people, businesses, and communities. Vision:An inclusive, accessible, prosperous, and resilient Harris County. What you will do at the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity:The Program Manager, Vendor Diversity, is a member of the Inclusive Procurements division at the Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity. As part of the Inclusive Procurements team, the Vendor Diversity Program ensures County contracts fairly benefit and include... more details
Position Description
Mission:
To connect, value, and empower people, businesses, and communities.
Vision:
An inclusive, accessible, prosperous, and resilient Harris County.
What you will do at the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity:
The Program Manager, Vendor Diversity, is a member of the Inclusive Procurements division at the Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity. As part of the Inclusive Procurements team, the Vendor Diversity Program ensures County contracts fairly benefit and include women, minorities, and other disadvantaged businesses.
The Program Manager is responsible for reviewing upcoming solicitations to optimize inclusive procurement practices and supervising the operational compliance of contractors and subcontractors under the Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) programs. In this role, the Program Manager shall oversee M/WBE policy compliance for federal and state funded projects for the division.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists in developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating new or revised strategies, policies, and procedures to increase participation of minorities, women, and other disadvantaged businesses in the County procurement process. Shall ensure federal and state grant funded projects are in compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations.
Portfolio Management: Manages a portfolio of grant funded M/W/DBE projects for the division. Includes: Reviewing upcoming projects to define and manage vendor (prime and subcontractor) participation requirements and procedures, tracking, reporting, and benchmarking best practices in advance strategies such as breaking down large contracts, Good Faith Effort program/reporting, outreach, compliance, and others identified as the Vendor Equity programs develop. Ensures all assigned projects are in alignment with all local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations, including United States Department of Labor (DOL), United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Texas General Land Office (GLO) policies.
Performs contract audits and site visits to ensure commercially useful function compliance on contracts with M/W/DBE goals in accordance with Harris County's M/WBE policy and other local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
Build relationships with and maintain collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders, procurement teams and county-wide operational staff to advocate for current and prospective diverse vendors. Will be a key participant in internal M/W/DBE working groups and provide training/technical assistance to peers inside the County.
Develop and manage networks, interact, and liaise with the business community and with other governmental M/WBE and DBE programs to continuously promote business opportunities with the County and educate them on the purchasing process. Includes extensive community outreach to businesses, especially in hard-to-reach communities with additional barriers.
Directly manage assigned team members, including training, assigning, and directing work, and providing ongoing coaching/performance feedback.
Other Duties:
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
At its discretion, management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. 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.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Law, or related field
Three (3) years of progressive experience in contract compliance, auditing, accounting, paralegal, or procurement experience or related field required
OR
Associates degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Law or related field
Five (5) years of progressive experience in contract compliance, auditing, accounting, paralegal, or procurement experience or related field required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to interpret, enforce and develop tools on the rules, regulations, and legal interpretations related to M/WBE, HUB & DBE programs.
Ability to understand the objectives of a strategic plan and manage self and team members to accomplish those objectives.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information at all times.
Ability to work independently with limited, relative autonomy, and general review.
Ability to self-start, identify problem areas and develop solutions/corrective measures, for ad-hoc situations and continual program improvement.
Requires strong knowledge using various types of office-related and design software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Utilize effective leadership, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation techniques.
Able to interact effectively with a diverse group of employees as part of planning, motivating, and coordinating the work of staff.
Read/comprehend legal contracts and regulatory materials, write/summarize complex compliance matters and create/adapt forms and other program materials.
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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Management level experience in the areas above is preferred.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Grant Funded | Full-time.
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
Occasional weekend work may be required.
Work Environment:
This role is eligible for hybrid work from within the greater Harris County region in compliance with the Harris County Telework Policy.
This eligibility may be removed at any time due to policy changes, work demands or unsatisfactory productivity.
Extensive use of a vehicle and mobile device.
May be exposed to fluids, compounds, or chemicals used in office environments and outdoor work areas.
Physical Demands:
This role is a standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods of time.
Periodic visits to other work sites, including outdoor construction or vendor sites will be required.
At times files or boxes must be transported weighing up to 15 lbs.
Sitting for extended periods of time with frequent standing and walking and occasional ascending/descending stairs.
Visits to indoor and outdoor work locations.
Occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of constant force necessary to move objects.
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.
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