Business & Supplier Inclusion Coordinator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/toledooh/jobs/newprint/4645575) Apply  Business & Supplier Inclusion Coordinator Salary $67,044.64 - $72,762.56 Annually Location Toledo, OH Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2024-00634 Department Diversity and Inclusion Division Diversity and Inclusion Opening Date 09/05/2024 Closing Date 9/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Business and Supplier Inclusion Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the City of Toledo’s mission to promote a diverse and inclusive business environment. This position is instrumental in implementing the city’s disparity study recommendations. Through a variety of administrative and outreach activities, the coordinator offers professional and technical support to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the City meets its contracting goals, fosters business and employment opportunities, and connects with community resource networks. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Certification Coordination + Coordinates the City of Toledo’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Business Program, and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) certification process, including: + Application Review & Approval + Operates the electronic certification systems + Conducts business certification site visits + Provides public presentations and information on the certification process + Issues certificates + Completes annual certification and procurement reports Business & Inclusion Supplier Inclusion Strategy + Assists the Department Director in implementing the business and supplier strategy by providing essential information and resources to divisions, departments, and contractors. + Maintains resources to enhance businesses’ capacity, including community resources, workforce development tools, payroll system information, estimating software, resource scheduling, bid management, accounting, building information modeling (BIM), and project management platforms. Outreach and Events • Represent the City of Toledo at various outreach events, community meetings, and trade shows. • Assists in coordinating city-sponsored events related to business inclusion. • Attends meetings, conferences, and working groups dealing with business inclusion. •Works with the Communications Department to develop marketing and engagement strategies. • Maintains a current MWSVBE business directory, ensuring information is regularly updated and accurate for all stakeholders. Developing and maintaining strong relationships • Acts as the main point of contact for businesses, ensuring clear and open communication channels. • Proactively address any issues or concerns that arise. • Regularly meet with businesses to gather feedback, understand their needs, and tailor our services to provide support. • Provides exceptional customer service. Other Responsibilities + Performs other related responsibilities and assists with special projects or requests as needed. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: + Communication methods and procedures. + Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint). + Related laws, EEO,MBE, WBE, SBE, Veterans and DBE requirements. Skill in: + Interpreting, monitoring, reporting financial information and statistics + Establishing and maintaining business relationships in support of economic. + Exercising political acumen, tact, diplomacy. + Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed. + Managing a project or program. + Researching industry trends and best practices. + Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards. + Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices. + Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. + Customer Service. Ability to: + Effectively plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work assignments and tasks. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, governmental officials, business owners and the general public. + Communicate effectively, both in oral and written form and to prepare and present effective public presentations. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS: + Associate’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Affairs, Marketing, Communications or a closely related field. If a candidate does not possess an Associate’s Degree in any of the above-referenced areas, consideration will be given to individuals who possess an additional two (2) years of directly related experience. + Three (3) years of professional experience giving public presentations, corporate event planning, and /or outreach, particularly in business or local government. + One (1) year of experience managing multiple projects. + Must possess a valid driver’s license. + Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and meetings. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS: + Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Affairs, or a closely related field is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk and sit. The position will occasionally require the employee to drive a personal and/or company owned vehicle. The employee will occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is continuously indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. Occasional travel to various worksites may be required. At times, this position will require extended work hours. If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500. Class Code: Administrative Analyst 2 (7261) The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees. Health Insurance The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services. Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code. Group Life Insurance City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code. Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio. OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary. For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/ Deferred Compensation & 401(K) The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral. Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels. For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp 401(k) The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k). Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations. Roth 401(k) The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan. Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service. 01 Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo? + Yes + No 02 If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division. 03 Do you possess a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 04 What is your highest level of education? + Doctorate or Professional Degree + Master's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Associate's Degree + Some College + High School Diploma or G.E.D. + None of the above 05 If you have an Associate's Degree, or higher, please list the major and any concentrations of your degree. 06 How many years of professional experience giving public presentations, corporate event planning, and /or outreach particularly in business or local government do you have? + Five (5) or more years of experience + Four (4) years but less than Five (5) years of experience + Three (3) years but less than Four (4) years of experience + Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience + One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience + No experience + Less than One (1) year of experience 07 Describe your professional experience giving public presentations, corporate event planning, and /or outreach particularly in business or local government. 08 How many years of experience managing multiple projects do you have? + More than four (4) years of experience + More than three (3) years, but less than four (4) years of experience + More than two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience + More than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience + Less than one (1) year of experience 09 Describe your experience managing multiple projects. 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