Title: DBE Transportation Business Development Specialist (00044)

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Small Bus and Supp Diversity

Location: DSBSD LYNCHBURG

Agency Website: www.sbsd.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is seeking a DBE Transportation Business Development Specialist to provide technical assistance and business development services to businesses certified in or interested in becoming certified in the Commonwealth’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Program as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The DBE Transportation Business Development Specialist will provide assistance to DBE and SWaM businesses engaged in state procurement and contracting, including construction projects such as highways, roadways, airport concessions, transportation facilities, and other federally-funded projects; Conduct on-site visits to clients seeking DSBSD certification or re-certification as required; Host workshops, webinars, conferences, and other outreach events to provide education and networking for DBE and SWaM businesses. Provide businesses with technical assistance on the Commonwealth’s procurement and certification processes; Perform certification reviews and processing of applications, if assigned; Work with state agencies to develop comprehensive and specific procurement initiatives for DBE and SWaM certified vendors as required and perform other additional duties or special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

● Considerable working knowledge and experience providing supportive and business development services to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and small, women- and minority-owned (SWaM) businesses; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
● Knowledge of business certification programs, to include Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Small, Women, and Minority owned businesses (SWaM).
● Knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement process.
● Demonstrated ability to interpret regulations; analyze information from several sources; think critically and solve problems effectively; make logical recommendations; accurately and independently make database entries, track work, and generate reports of activities.
● Skilled in fact-finding, research, analysis and problem solving, identifying problems, analyzing findings, and recommending solutions.
● Demonstrated knowledge and skill in interpreting and applying laws and regulations to enforcement and compliance work.
● Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; think critically and solve problems effectively.
● Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
● Must be attentive to detail and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
● Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
● This position will serve the central part of Virginia as well as other parts of the state and requires frequent travel, with some overnight travel.
● A valid driver’s license is required.

Additional Considerations

Significant experience in construction management, engineering, business administration or combination of training and experience equivalent to the above. Experience working with small businesses.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

To be considered for this position you must complete a state application through the on-line employment system at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov.

EOE M/F/V AND INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Contact Information

Name: Debbie Wyatt-Smith

Phone: 804-225-2007

Email: debbie.wyattsmith@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.