Broward County Public Schools Broward Teachers Union - Technical Support Professionals (BTU-TSP) Vacancy www.browardschools.com Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is seeking dynamic school leaders who are committed to educating today's students to succeed in tomorrow's world. BCPS is the sixth largest public school system in the United States, the second largest in the state of Florida and the largest fully accredited K-12 and adult school district in the nation. BCPS has over 260,000 students and approximately 175,000 adult students in 229 schools and education centers and 103 charter schools. Vacancy Advertisement Period: 10/27/2014 - 11/7/2014 APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00PM ON 11/7/2014 For qualification and application procedures, visit our website at http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/nis/employmentopp.asp. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION. Position Title/Position Number Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Specialist III (DD-110) (*Previously Advertised: Former applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.) **Salary Pay Grade $56,541 - $80,962 23 Location Procurement & Warehousing Services Effective Date: Immediately **Salary placement is in accordance to the Broward Teachers Union-Technical Support Professionals (BTU-TSP) Collective Bargaining Agreement. Areas of responsibility and preferred qualifications will include: *Assist with the operational procedures necessary to effectively execute the Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program. *Work toward effectively meeting the goals and objectives of the Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program. *Assist with certifying those eligible Minority/Women Business Enterprise vendors, consultants and contractors. *Assist with preparation of reports and maintenance of records. *Participate in pre-bid conferences to provide detailed information, instructions, clarification, and assistance in interpreting and complying with bid specifications and M/WBE participation requirements. BE ADVISED: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS LAW. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA 600 SE Third Avenue, Talent Acquisition & Operations (Non-Instructional) - 3rd Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at (754) 321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. SBBC C: DD-110 TH HE SCHO OOL BOA ARD OF BR ROWARD D COUNT TY, FLOR RIDA JOB DES SCRIPTIO ON POSITIION TITLE E: Minority/Wom M men Businesss Enterprisee (M/WBE) Sppecialist I, III, III CONTR RACT YEA AR: Tw welve Monthhs PAY GR RADE: 200, 22, 23 BARGA AINING UN NIT: BTU-TSP MINIM MUM QUAL LIFICATIO ONS EDUCA ATION: A earned bacchelor's degrree from an accredited innstitution. An EXPER RIENCE: Paay Grade 200: M Minimum of two t (2) yearrs, within thhe last four (4) years, of exxperience and/or a trainiing in the field relatted to the peerformance responsibilit r ties of the poosition. Paay Grade 222: M Minimum of four (4) yeaars, within thhe last six (66) years, of exxperience and/or a trainiing in the field relatted to the peerformance responsibilit r ties of the poosition. Paay Grade 233 M Minimum of five (5) yeaars, within thhe last sevenn (7) years, off experiencee and/or traaining in thhe field relaated to the peerformance responsibilit r ties of the poosition. TIONAL QU UALIFICAT TIONS ADDIT REQUIIRED: Knowledge of K o standardd practices, processes, principles, Sttate and Fedderal regulaations in thee applicablee functional arrea. Excellent writteen, oral annd presentattion skills. Computer skillls are requirred for the position. p PREFE ERRED: Prrofessional/A Administratiive expperience in a m minority/wom men businness relattions proogram or diisadvantagedd/small businness enterpriise program.. Bilingual skkills. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Specialist I, II, III (cont.) SBBC: DD-110 Job Progression Career Path The Minority/Women Business Enterprise Specialist I, II and III jobs are designated as one job for the purpose of job progression when an employee has achieved an evaluation indicating that his/her job performance has met or exceeded the expectations of the job, at the discretion of the Coordinator, Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program and approval of the Director, Procurement & Warehousing Services. NOTE: New employees will be placed depending on experience. Employee must be on each level of the job progression for a minimum of one (1) year in order to advance to the next level. Previous work experience may not be substituted. REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program SUPERVISES: No supervisory responsibility POSITION GOAL: To assist the Director, Procurement & Warehousing Services in developing, implementing, coordinating, enforcing and monitoring affirmative action procedures to ensure maximum participation of Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program in all aspects of contracting and purchasing opportunities with the School Board. ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Specialist I, II, III shall: 1. assist with the operational procedures necessary to effectively execute the Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program. 2. work toward effectively meeting the goals and objectives of the Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program. 3. assist with the design of the program to increase the percentage of participation of minority/women business. 4. assist with certifying those eligible Minority/Women Business Enterprise vendors, consultants and contractors. 5. assist with the maintenance of the original Minority/Women Business Enterprise certification file. 6. assist with preparation of reports and maintenance of records. 7. assist Minority Business Enterprise applicants as appropriate. 8. monitor and enforce compliance to achieve established goals. 9. conduct on-going reviews and analyses of projected procurement needs and requirements in order to identify and target qualified M/WBE’s as prospective bidders. Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Specialist I, II, III (cont.) 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. SBBC: DD-110 on routine basis, provide M/WBE’s and M/WBE organizations with advance notice of forthcoming bids in order to provide ample time to develop and complete bid packages and proposals and obtain any needed assistance. participate in pre-bid conferences to provide detailed information, instructions, clarification, and assistance in interpreting and complying with bid specifications and M/WBE participation requirements. perform other duties related to the division's responsibilities, as the above duties describe only the typical, primary features of the job. participate, in the training programs offered to enhance the individual's skills and proficiency related to the job responsibilities. review current developments, literature and technical source of information related to job responsibilities. ensure adherence to good safety procedures. perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator, Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program or designee. assist in ensuring that the District remains in compliance with external requirements and internal policies by following federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies. SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS – frequency, contact, purpose, and desired end result: Frequently works with District administrators, planners, principals and department heads to gain information to develop bid specifications and obtain customer feedback for performance improvement; frequently works with outside vendors to negotiate contract terms. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board. FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY: Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy. Board Approved: 08/18/88 & Adopted: 09/15/88 Board Approved: 11/2/93 & Adopted: 12/7/93 Alignment Title Change: 4/12/94; 3/19/96; 3/19/02 Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Specialist I, II, III (cont.) Revised: 8/18/98 & Adopted: 9/15/98 Revised: 9/12/2000 Adopted: 10/3/2000 Board Adopted: 12/16/03 Reporting Relationship Change: 5/31/05 Revised: 7/1/05 Revised: 7/9/14 Board Adopted: 8/19/14 SBBC: DD-110