Class Code: 02297
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
NATURE OF WORK
This is advanced
professional work in planning and managing a wide range of tasks for small
business enterprise development and related activities within the Office of
Equal Opportunity.
Major work
assignments involve supervising section staff in the coordination of small
business enterprise participation in the County’s procurement activities
leading to the enhancement of the County’s overall economy; conducting
statistical analysis, studies, and reports; developing and implementing small
business enterprise programs and services, providing technical assistance on
all aspects of small business enterprise development; providing training,
presentations, and workshops for diverse, multi-cultural, targeted audiences to
identify, recruit, screen, motivate, and develop small and emerging business
owners; and coordinating work with other county agencies and public, private,
and not-for-profit organizations involved in small business enterprise
development activities.
Employee in this
class must exercise substantial independent judgment and decision making in
planning and carrying out assignments.
Supervision is
received through conferences with an administrative superior and by adherence
to established policies and procedures.
Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, program achievements, and
assessment of performance work plans by an administrative superior.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Manages
a variety of activities related to federal, state, and local small business
enterprise programs and services.
Researches and
develops long term objectives, strategies, and approaches to assist small and
emerging businesses.
Provides small
business enterprise assistance to companies seeking ways to expedite their
access to, and participate in, county government business opportunities.
Plans, assigns, and
supervises the work of subordinates.
Serves
as staff liaison to the Small Business Advisory Board.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
AND SKILLS
Thorough
knowledge of federal, state, and local laws developments, policies and
guidelines in the field of small business enterprise.
Thorough
knowledge of principles and practices of small business enterprise development
and sustainability.
Thorough
knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting research and
analyses and the ability to develop applicable reports.
Considerable
knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of supervision,
organization, and administration.
Ability
to exercise good judgment in counseling and in assisting in the resolution of
complaints.
Ability
to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability
to organize work and supervise professional and clerical staff.
Ability
to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full
accord with the letter and spirit of
Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with the general public,
co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political
affiliation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
AND TRAINING
Graduation from an
accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in public
or business administration or related field; six (6) years experience in small
business enterprise development, including four (4) years supervisory
experience; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics
Certification: No
Work Locations: Office of Equal Opportunity
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E10/01