What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Procurement Specialist position at DC Department of Human Resources?
Job Summary
This position is in the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). The incumbent of this position performs specialized duties and responsibilities required for assisting privately-owned DC companies to qualify for, compete for, and perform government contracts at the local, state, and federal level.
Duties And Responsibilities
Conducts outreach to businesses (woman, minority and veteran owned) throughout the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia about government contracting opportunities with federal, state, and local governments as well as prime contractors. Assesses training and technical assistance needs and develop a service plan outlining recommendations for how that client can most efficiently meet their strategic objectives for succeeding in the government marketplace.
Aids primarily through workshops, emails, and one-on-one consultation with businesses. Provides advice and guidance on understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other critical topics to small businesses in the District of Columbia. Coordinates and conducts workshops and events that increase knowledge of government contracting. Attends outreach events to ensure awareness of APEX Accelerator (formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)) services. Enroll businesses in the APEX Accelerator's electronic bid-match service. Collaborates with APEX Accelerator counselors throughout the region to share best practices. Develops and maintains relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies and prime contractors, and other business resource providers throughout the region. Meets or exceeds program goals for number of counseling sessions, events, and active client participation. Attends Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Center training events, as budget allows. Also attends other training courses that are relevant to the needs of clients.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized Experience is required that equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Preferred: Knowledge of Federal contracting and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Licenses and Certifications
None.
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is primarily sedentary. It occasionally requires carrying light objects such as files, books, and papers. Long hours of intense work are, occasionally, required to meet agency deadlines.
Other Significant Facts
The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant. to Chapter 4 of the DC Personnel Regulations Suitability. This position has been designated as a Security Sensitive position.
Tour of Duty: Monday- Friday 8:30AM- 5:00PM
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1101-12
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.
Duration of Appointment: This is a Career Service Term Appointment not to exceed 13 months
Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
This position is in the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). The incumbent of this position performs specialized duties and responsibilities required for assisting privately-owned DC companies to qualify for, compete for, and perform government contracts at the local, state, and federal level.
Duties And Responsibilities
Conducts outreach to businesses (woman, minority and veteran owned) throughout the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia about government contracting opportunities with federal, state, and local governments as well as prime contractors. Assesses training and technical assistance needs and develop a service plan outlining recommendations for how that client can most efficiently meet their strategic objectives for succeeding in the government marketplace.
Aids primarily through workshops, emails, and one-on-one consultation with businesses. Provides advice and guidance on understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other critical topics to small businesses in the District of Columbia. Coordinates and conducts workshops and events that increase knowledge of government contracting. Attends outreach events to ensure awareness of APEX Accelerator (formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)) services. Enroll businesses in the APEX Accelerator's electronic bid-match service. Collaborates with APEX Accelerator counselors throughout the region to share best practices. Develops and maintains relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies and prime contractors, and other business resource providers throughout the region. Meets or exceeds program goals for number of counseling sessions, events, and active client participation. Attends Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Center training events, as budget allows. Also attends other training courses that are relevant to the needs of clients.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized Experience is required that equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Preferred: Knowledge of Federal contracting and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Licenses and Certifications
None.
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is primarily sedentary. It occasionally requires carrying light objects such as files, books, and papers. Long hours of intense work are, occasionally, required to meet agency deadlines.
Other Significant Facts
The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant. to Chapter 4 of the DC Personnel Regulations Suitability. This position has been designated as a Security Sensitive position.
Tour of Duty: Monday- Friday 8:30AM- 5:00PM
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1101-12
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.
Duration of Appointment: This is a Career Service Term Appointment not to exceed 13 months
Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
