This is highly responsible executive level work in assisting in the coordination and direction of the Department of Business Development.

An employee in this class is responsible for the management of the departmental contract compliance functions for procurement, professional services and construction. Responsibilities include providing oversight to county staff for compliance with small business measures and Responsible Wages and Benefits, Living Wages and the Community Workforce Program. The incumbent develops and implements initiatives which addresses compliance conflicts between prime and subcontracting firms doing business with the County; and management of the process for selection panel appointments for all County Department Request for Proposal (RFP)/Request For Qualification (RFQ)/Request For Application (RFA) processes that involve procurement (excluding Architectural, Engineering and Design/Build) projects. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in supervising and coordinating departmental activities to provide opportunity for all firms to participate in county contracts. Supervision is exercised over supervisory, professional and technical employees providing direct assistance to the business public. General direction is received from the Department Director who holds the incumbent responsible for effective assistance in achieving departmental goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Assists the Department Director in executive level management and policy development of the Department of Business Development.

Supervises the implementation of compliance processes to ensure that all firms are being treated in a fair, consistent and equitable manner as it relates to the application of contractual responsibilities, sanctions and administrative penalties.

Directs development and oversight of implementation of the restructuring and implementation for the Contract Review and Compliance processes; maintenance of consistent and equitable application of processes to all firms involved in compliance matters.

Manages the Department's responsibilities in support the Community Small Business Enterprise Advisory and the Small Business Advisory and Living Wage Commission Boards.

Develops and maintains the tracking system for Dade County grants to Chambers of Commerce.

Manages the selection committee panel appointment process for all county Departments issuing Request for Proposal (RFP)/Request For Qualification (RFQ)/Request For Application (RFA).

Represents the Department Director at meetings with County Commissioners, executive County staff, Department Director, Union Representatives, construction/procurement companies, the County Attorney's Office, elected and business leaders.

Mediates resolution to disputes to assure compliance with required utilization and wage/classifcation rates.

Assists in annual budget preparation and justification, monitors budget expenditures.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of the contract administration, business and public administration.

Extensive knowledge of County procurement and construction bidding/contractual practices.

Thorough knowledge of County ordinances pertaining to compliance with responsible wage and benefit levels of County contractors.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Thorough knowledge of departmental and County administrative policies and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of County personnel policies, procedures and regulations.

Considerable knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the large-scale provision of administrative and support services for the Department of Business Development.

Ability to supervise through subordinate levels of supervisors the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to analyze and evaluate departmental policies and procedures and make effective recommendations for improvements.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors and a variety of other public and private officials.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to provide effective advice to superiors concerning administrative policy and procedure issues.

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