Minority Business Specialist 1
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Minority Business Specialist 1

The Minority Business Specialist 1 in the Division of Fiscal Management assists with the ongoing implementation of the Department's Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program. Provide guidance to Department divisions in an effort to increase the agency's overall MWBE utilization.

Day to day activities include but are not limited to:

• Review contract routing packages and spending requests prior to execution to set MWBE goals.
• Investigate MWBE availability for procurements by utilizing MWBE Certified directory database and other available resources.
• Promote and encourage use of MWBEs in all applicable areas of procurement.
• Participate in the development, analysis, and completion of the ESD quarterly reports.
• Assist Department's prime contractors and MWBE companies to comply with program regulations and contract requirements and promote resolutions to problems encountered in MWBE-EEO Program implementation.
• Assist prime contractors, MWBE subcontractors, and grantees with meeting their good faith efforts, engage MWBE firms, complete required documents, submit reports, waivers, and other requests as applicable.
• Provide outreach and assistance to Department's staff and control agencies in furtherance of the Department's overall MWBE program.
• Track contract compliance and maintain contract records in the New York State Contract System.
• Provide assistance to contractors with the New York State Contract System.
• Determine and track MWBE and EEO compliance status on Department's contracts.
• Review and approve MWBE Utilization plans submitted by contractors.
• Attend MWBE outreach events.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of experience in the field of contract compliance, human rights, affirmative action, or minority, women-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprise, including: planning, developing, implementing, and reviewing programs dealing with minority, women-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprise, human rights, affirmative action, minority business program coordination, affirmative action compliance review, or labor relations directly relating to affirmative action; or experience in the development and administration of programs designed to facilitate minority community access to employment or business opportunities in the public or private sector.

Substitution:

An associate's degree in business, marketing, economics, public administration may substitute for two years of experience. A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, public administration, or public policy may substitute for four years of experience. A master's degree in business, marketing, economics, public administration, or public policy may substitute for one year of experience.

Additional Comments:

Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.