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Small Business Development Specialist (4001-02)

Hamilton County, Ohio

Cincinnati, OH | Full Time

$72k-92k (estimate)

2 Weeks Ago

Small Business Development Specialist (4001-02)

Hamilton County, Ohio Cincinnati, OH

$72k-92k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Weeks Ago

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Hamilton County, Ohio is Hiring a Small Business Development Specialist (4001-02) Near Cincinnati, OH

Job Title: Small Business Development Specialist

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!

Starting Pay: $53,872- $61,942 annually
Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize! In your role as the Small Business Development Specialist at Hamilton County, you'll be instrumental in advancing economic inclusion and equity. Your responsibilities will include overseeing initiatives to boost the participation of minority-owned, women-owned, and small businesses (MBE/WBE/SBE). This entails managing procurement software, administering business programs, facilitating vendor outreach, and supporting community engagement. Working closely with internal departments, external vendors/contractors, and community stakeholders, you'll ensure adherence to program policies and procedures while cultivating a diverse and inclusive business landscape

Summary of Job Duties:

Act as the primary administrator for B2G procurement software.
Manage the MBE/WBE/SBE business program, updating policy forms and monitoring goal setting per contract.
Review and approve small purchases, emphasizing minority, women-owned, and small business vendors during the quote process.
Highlight contract-specific goals and XBE policies at pre-bid meetings; and internal staff; create equity mapping, design forms for ARPA grants, and lead training sessions on program policies and rules.
Maintain and update the BOLD Vendors registration directory, communicating with vendors to inform them of opportunities and training.
Contribute to drafting articles for EIED’s Quarterly E-Newsletter and collaborate on website review and updates for improved accessibility and promotion of programs

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Econom.ics, Public Administration or related field with coursework in business or public administration;
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Or Equivalent

Work Location and Hours:

138 East Court St. Cincinnati, Oh. 45202
40 Hour Work Week, generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30

Deadline to Apply:

Open Until Filled

Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace