What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Monitor, Vendor Diversity position at Harris County?
Mission:
To connect, value, and empower people, businesses, and communities.
Vision:
An inclusive, accessible, prosperous, and resilient Harris County economy.
What you will do at the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity:
The Project Monitor is a member of the Vendor Diversity Program at the Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity. As part of the Inclusive Procurements Division, the Vendor Diversity Program ensures minority-owned, woman-owned businesses and businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals can compete fairly for County contracts. The Project Monitor is responsible for the daily operations of contractors overseeing progress of sub-awards and payments to minority-owned, women-owned and businesses owned by other disadvantaged individuals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversees contractor submittals and database maintenance, resolves issues, conducts audits and develops corrective action plans when needed.
Utilizes and manages the contract compliance software for each assigned project preserving the integrity of the information and system.
Maintains records, uploads related documents, manages reports, monitors contractor/subcontractor utilization and reporting within the system.
Supports production of reports and presentations and other submissions required on the MWBE and DBE programs to Commissioners Court, the Federal Transit Authority, public reporting, and others as identified for Vendor Equity.
Reviews and maintains proper records for contract compliance and reporting requirements including subcontractor substitutions, recalculated goals, and sanctions, if warranted, to for the MWBE and DBE programs.
Works across department with peers in other groups to ensure collaboration for shared goals.
Other Duties:
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and
Three (3) years of experience in Contract Compliance, or a related field
OR
Associate degree in any field or 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university and
One (1) year of experience in Contract Compliance, or a related field
Licensure:
Must have a valid Driver’s License (TX upon hire)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to lead and manage a diverse set of activities in support of departmental objectives.
Ability to understand the objectives of a strategic plan and align resources to accomplishing those objectives.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information at all times.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review.
Ability to self-start; assume ownership in setting goals.
Requires strong knowledge using various types of office-related and design software.
Utilize exceptional time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.
Able to interact effectively with a diverse group of employees as part of leading and managing a team in its execution of departmental work plans.
Read/comprehend written materials, write/record legible notes and correctly complete required forms.
Ability to plan, develop, and present instructional workshops to encourage minority and woman-owned business participation within the county procurement processes, and help M/WBEs compete successfully in the marketplace and outside of the M/WBE program.
Ability to assess the qualifications of diverse businesses to effectively serve Harris County.
Ability to learn Harris County methods and procedures for: procurement of supplies, vendors list, catalog files, commercial registers, directories, office files, and other material containing information relative to sources of supply.
Ability to maintain close, effective, and cooperative relationships with professional associations, special interest business associations.
Ability to communicate in an effective and clear manner that can be easily understood.
Ability to make public presentations.
Ability to research, investigate, detect, inspect, verify, recognize, and recommend solutions.
Ability to identify incorrect information or work and take remedial actions independently.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions in accordance with established regulations and procedures.
Ability to make accurate mathematical computations.
Ability to deal effectively with vendors, officials, and employees.
Ability to learn practices and techniques used in making competitive purchases consistent with quality and quantity desired
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Two (2) plus years of experience in Contract Compliance, Construction, or a related field.
Bilingual, English/Spanish
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular
Monday – Friday | Subject to frequent early morning, evening, weekend, emergency, and holiday work.
Work Environment:
Visits to indoor and outdoor work locations.
May be exposed to fluids, compounds or chemicals used in office environments and outdoor work areas.
Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels, as well as a large percentage of time spent outdoors with exposure to heat, humidity, rain, wind, and storm conditions.
Physical Demands:
Extensive use of vehicle and mobile device. This includes utilizing your personal and/or county vehicle.
Sitting for extended periods of time with frequent standing and walking and occasional ascending/descending stairs.
Occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of constant force necessary to move objects.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to Position: Sr. Program Manager, Vendor Diversity
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $23 - $27
