Specialist (226 Days)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Business or related field
• Six years of directly related experience
• Knowledge and experience in business operations and/or technical contract assistance to minority and women owned businesses and purchasing, and/or construction
• Proficient in MS Office Professional
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with district employees, vendors and the public
• Knowledge of planning and problem solving/investigative skills are required to research inquiries

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Work as liaison between the Purchasing, Construction Services, district employees, M/WBE businesses and key district stakeholders
• Implement strategies designed to maximize the participation of M/WBE businesses in all phases of the district's purchasing and contracting activities
• Coordinate and implement workshops, designed to educate minority and women-owned businesses
• Participate on contract selection committees as a young member; evaluate contract proposals and procurement documents for adherence to the district's M/WBE policy
• Educate district staff regarding the district's M/WBE policy
• Communicate via reporting, correspondence, dialogue, and meetings with professionals inside and outside the district office
• Provide essential administrative functions; including entering timesheets, ordering supplies, submitting invoices for payment and maintaining appropriate documentation
• Keep abreast of purchasing policies and trends and study its impact regarding M/WBE programs
• Facilitate M/WBE Vendor Expos, Construction Bid Previews, Business Conferences, etc.
• Evaluate M/WBE business performance
• Provide extensive M/WBE outreach, training, reporting, contract compliance and monitoring
• Disseminate upcoming business opportunities and M/WBE communications - via hotline, website, electronic notification, email, publicity advertisements, etc.
• Utilize technology to enhance the department's processes and procedures; maintain documentation electronically
• Work closely with the chambers of commerce, M/WBE advocacy organizations, contractor associations, and technical assistance centers to disseminate M/WBE information to their membership and coordinate strategies designed to increase M/WBE participation
• Create listings of certified M/WBE vendors and dissemintate this information to interested parties
• Implement strategic partnerships with other public entities, IDS's, and corporations and coordinate joint procurement related initiatives
• Adhere to federal, state, and local regulations regarding M/WBE participation and purchasing processes and procedures
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Minimum      Midpoint    Maximum

$39,339         $53,170     $67,000

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines.  A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the executive director - Human Resources.

A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.

No telephone calls please.

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