Business Development Counselor II

: Position Information Posting Title Business Development Counselor II Job Requisition Number COA090427 Position Number 113645 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Dept Of Small Business Resourc Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus two (2) years of related experience.
• Experience may substitute for the education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants The Small & Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) administers the Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Procurement Programs for the City of Austin. Our mission is to promote access and equity on City of Austin contracts, providing economic opportunity to small, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses. This position will perform certification related tasks to confirm Minority-Owned (MBE), Women-Owned (WBE) Airport Concession Disadvantaged Owned (ACDBE) and Disadvantaged Owned (DBE) Business Enterprise eligibility. This will include desk and site audits, reviewing company and personal documents, researching various databases, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, attending outreach activities, providing certification presentations, and creating and maintaining documents related to certification activities. When completing a City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.

Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.

Benefits:

• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Pay Range $27.16 to $32.87 Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Telework opportunities may be available after probationary period
• This position will require working extended and irregular work hours occasionally to accommodate business needs.

Job Close Date 12/04/2025 Type of Posting External Department Small & Minority Business Rsrc Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Suite Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience:

• Ability to research through various strategies and avenues
• Experience in a public-facing customer service role
• Experience interpreting and ensuring compliance with ordinances, rules, and regulations
• Experience analyzing and entering data with accuracy
• Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Works with City staff, prime contractor/vendors, MBE/WBE firms, and other entities to increase MBE/WBE participation in City procurements or contractual obligations.

• Identifies and formulates solutions to barriers faced by MBE/WBE firms in conducting business with the city and works with City staff, prime contractor/vendors, and subcontractors to identify and resolve problems related to MBE/WBE participation.

• Responds to requests for information on the City MBE/WBE Procurement Program, and compliance documents, City business opportunities, or assistance available for small business.

• Acts as single point of contact, or department liaison to other City departments.

• Determines an MBW/WBE applicant's eligibility to participate in the program by reviewing relevant business records, conducting site audits, or conducting other relevant research into the state of the applicant firm.

• Recommends approval/denial of application for MBW/WBE certification.

• Develops policies and procedures for MBE/WBE certification.

• Conducts pre-bid and pre-performance meetings to instruct prime contractor/vendors on their responsibilities under the program.

• Monitors projects to ensure the actual MBE/WBE participation reflects the contractor's compliance plan by reviewing expenditure reports and performing phone and site audits as necessary.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of MBE/WBE, or other similar, certification programs.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies and contract programs.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to resolve contractual or purchasing issues.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public dealings.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.