Economic Opportunity Administrator

Classification Purpose: The primary purpose of the Economic Opportunity Administrator classification is to provide technical assistance to small and emerging businesses (SEB) wishing to do business with Franklin County and to provide cost effective ways to transmit information in a cost effective and timely manner.

Job Duties: The primary purpose of the Economic Opportunity Administrator is to raise visibility of issues and opportunities that impact businesses and communities. This role will identify trends, analyze data and disparities related to SEBE's. Create new funding initiatives/opportunities that encourage the utilization of SEBE's. Organize and conduct technical assistance to small and emerging businesses (SEB) wishing to do business with Franklin County by implementing a variety of approaches through trainings, webinars, and conferences to build awareness and knowledge. Prepares and presents top-quality analytical reports and recommendations for ongoing operation and evaluation of the Board of Commissioners' economic priorities. Ability to monitor progress towards goals, track measures of success and report back through project completion.

Handle multiple projects simultaneously including setting goals and targets for achieving milestones to increase supplier utilization and securing necessary resources to advance economic opportunity. Identify, contact, and track SEBE's that can supply goods and services to the Board of Commissioner agencies. Organize SEB engagement events to allow Board of Commissioner agencies and other county agencies the opportunity to interact with SEB's. Review ITBs, RFPs, and RFQs to identify SEBEs with the capabilities required and coordinate internal efforts by collaborating with colleagues to communicate opportunity specifications. Plan and deliver effective presentations and workshops by presenting information on county purchasing policies and procedures for SEBs. Attend all pre-bid conferences to address potential issues and answer questions. Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize, translate, and implement the information into an intelligible work plan.

Proven ability to work with emotional intelligence, navigating internal and community conflicts productively, with empathy and integrity. Meet regularly with existing and new suppliers/contractors who could use SEBs goods or services. Prepare and compile well-written monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as well as other communication materials regarding SEBs contract awards/bids/quotes. Model equity and inclusion practices, share knowledge with colleagues and support skill building internally and externally. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice office practices and procedures; agency policy and procedures; government structure and process; interviewing; Skill in word processing, Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel; equipment operation. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; deal with many variables and determine specific action; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; comprehend simple sentences with common vocabulary; complete routine forms; maintain accurate records; originate routine business letters reflecting standard procedures; prepare presentations and deliver speeches and/or training before specialized audiences and general public; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; answer routine telephone inquiries from county employees; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; resolve complaints.

Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment: Any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience including but not limited to: Associate's degree in business administration or related field with three (3) years of purchasing or related experience.

Additional Requirements: No special license or certification is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None required.

Unusual Working Conditions: N/A