Executive Director, M/WBE Eligibility and Certification Partnerships - NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development : Job Details

Agency Description:

The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is a vibrant, client-centered agency whose mission is to serve New York's small businesses, jobseekers and commercial districts. SBS makes it easier for companies in New York City to start, operate, and expand by providing direct assistance to business owners, supporting commercial districts, promoting financial and economic opportunity among minority- and women-owned businesses, preparing New Yorkers for jobs, and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce. SBS continues to reach for higher professional standards through innovative systems, new approaches to government, and a strong focus on its employees.

Job Description:

The Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity is committed to encouraging a competitive and diverse New York City business environment by promoting the growth and success of small businesses, with special emphasis on historically underserved groups, and ensuring their meaningful participation in the government procurement process. The goals of the division are to increase and retain the number of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE); increase the number of M/WBEs winning government contracts and increase overall M/WBE participation in private and public sector contracting.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner, the Executive Director will:

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of supervising and guiding teams to meet targets and goals.
• Comfort with understanding or learning legal terminology and concepts.
• Ability to analyze case facts and apply them to program rules and/or law.
• Outstanding writing, presentation, and communications skills.
• Comfort with review and interpretation of City, State and Federal regulations and advise on legislative initiatives.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing assignments.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and comfortable learning new computer programs.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and diverse groups of people.
• Ability to manage both internal and external relationships.
• Fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, etc.

How to Apply:

All Applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/jobs search for Job ID: 703956

Current SBS Employees: Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line: Executive Director, M/WBE Eligibility & Certification Partnerships and send to [email protected]

Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:

NYC Department of Small Business ServicesHuman Resources Unit1 Liberty Plaza, 11th FloorNew York, New York 10006

Additional Information:

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer 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, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a.