Senior Business Development Coordinator

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Senior Business Development Coordinator

Salary

$50,596.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

33958

Department

Houston Airport System

Opening Date

04/26/2024

Closing Date

5/9/2024 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/Section: Terminal Management/Office of Business Opportunities

Workdays & Hours*: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (subject to change)

PURPOSE OF DIVISION

Terminal Management exists to deliver a 5-star experience for all passengers travelling through Houston’s airports. This experience includes all Guest facing services from the time a passenger enters the airport facility to the time they depart on an aircraft and vice versa. The scope of Terminal Management’s responsibility includes aesthetic appearance, functional condition of airport facilities and amenities, operational readiness, and terminal ambiance. Terminal Management is the primary liaison with airlines, federal agencies and any Guest facing service provider at the airports as well as with Skytrax, an organization that rates airlines and airports worldwide and is the inspiration for the Houston Airport System’s mission of becoming a 5-star global air service gateway where the magic of flight is celebrated.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Senior Business Development Coordinator within the Office of the Business Opportunity section of Terminal Management will perform administrative duties in such fields as business promotion, industrial marketing and planning, provision of technical and financial service to the business community, development and implementation of programs to promote effective relations between the City and the business community, encourage businesses to remain or to locate in the City and monitor and track business participation in City procurement.

“Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.”

The Senior Business Development Coordinator duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Obtains, assembles, and prepares information on procedures and technical assistance for dissemination to business community.

• Obtains, collects and assembles data for marketing presentations aimed at the industrial and commercial community; prepares and writes booklets and special media material for marketing presentations. Disseminates information about program requirements to businesses, the public and outside agencies through workshops, seminars, and telephone and office walk-in inquiries.

• Collects and assembles financial data on present and anticipated projects, and prepares reports on these findings.

• Assists in counseling local business organizations and members of local business communities, making recommendations to overcome obstacles in initiating new businesses or in conducting established businesses.

• Directs investigations of specific concerns in City contracting with businesses and reviews recommendations to resolve concerns.

• Confers with business firms and coordinates activities with Federal, State, and City agencies in providing information on business trends and in the resolution of issues.

• Provides technical assistance to and may train Business Development Coordinators as requested.

• May lead or supervise the activities of business promotion and related business services staff, developing and implementing strategies and solutions to eliminate immediate and long-range problems.

• Certifies or designates businesses for inclusion in City procurement, in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. This may include businesses that are owned, operated and controlled by minority, women, and persons with disabilities, as well as businesses located within the City or local area, or small businesses as established by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Handles the more complex certification requests.

• Determines initial and continued program participation based on ownership and control of the business, as well as business operations such as management, expertise, functionality, independence and SBA (Small Business Administration) size standards.

• Oversees and/or conducts on-site visits to verify the location, functionality, and legitimacy of a business through examination of the physical premises, equipment, inventory, day-to-day operations, staffing and business records such as bank statements, leases, payroll records, invoices, etc.

• Oversees and/or conducts on-site interviews with City businesses, vendors, service suppliers, and their employees and references, to monitor contract regulations. Audits construction businesses’ payroll, financial statements and tax records to verify compliance with contract regulations.

• Reviews and records construction businesses are in compliance with Labor Compliance Standards.

• Monitors Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) utilization on City funded projects.

• Monitors and enforces prevailing wage payments by City businesses for compliance with municipal, state and federal regulations by auditing payrolls, conducting site visits, observing worker performance, and investigating wage violations.

• Compiles supporting documentation and prepares summary reports and program participation recommendations based on information gathered or ascertained.

• May serve as a member of the certification review committee and assist in the review of denial appeals.

• Conducts pre-certification workshops and responds to public and business inquiries regarding MWDBE/SBE certification programs or status. Provides information to other certifying agencies requesting field audit reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc. There is only a slight source of discomfort from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with situations where there is exposure to office chemicals and frequent use of a computer are required. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Liberal Arts or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two years of responsible, professional administrative experience are required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and comply with the City of Houston’s policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

• Preference will be given to applicants with prior MWSBE Programs and Labor Compliance work experience.

*Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. *

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES - this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 20

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1842). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1842). (TTY 7-1-1) Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a Houston Airport System employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

  How many years of verifiable responsible, professional administrative experience do you possess?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to less than 4 years

• 4 to less than 6 years

• 6 to less than 8 years

• 8 years or more

• No experience-

  04

  What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's Degree

  05

  Please indicate the degree concentration you obtain ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)

• Liberal Arts

• Public Administration

• Business Administration

• Other closely related field

• No degree

  06

  Please indicate your "highest" level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks, enter, and correct data, modify a workbook, format a Worksheet, creates a new e-mail message, checking e-mail.

• INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, merges; manage table data, sort and filter merges, reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message.

• ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges, advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel, delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar.

• EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, manage Macro commands, and create MS Excel applications, managing multiple calendars.

• No Experience

  07

  How many verifiable years of contract compliance experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year

• 2-4 years

• 5-7 years

• 8 years or more

  08

  Please describe your years of experience in contract compliance. ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)

  09

  How many verifiable years of experience do you have in conducting outreach events?

• Less than 1 year

• 2-4 years

• 5-7 years

• 8 years or more

  10

  Please describe your years of experience in conducting outreach events. ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)

  11

  Please describe your years of experience in professional administrative experience. ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)

  Required Question