Economic Development Program Administrator
Company: City of Omaha
Location: Omaha
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Posting Type: Open CompetitiveWork Type: Full-TimeNature of
Work: This is professional and administrative work in the Human
Rights and Relations Department. Work includes administering the
City's Small and Emerging Business Program (SEB) and/or Economic
Equity & Inclusion Program (EEIP). Incumbents monitor contract and
policy compliance, network with community partners, and perform
community engagement activities. Work is performed with relative
independence but receives general guidance from an assigned
supervisor.Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and
abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the
following combination of education and/or experience.Bachelor's
degree in economic development, community development, sociology,
business administration, political science, or a related field
AND
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in any of
the following: the application of civil rights laws and
regulations; community affairs; program/project administration;
civil and human rights; contract compliance; or economic
inclusion.
Special Qualifications:
- Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation
to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work
day.
- May be required to work varying evenings, nights, and
weekends.
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish fluently is
preferred.Pay Range: $56,992.00 with step increases to $85,113.60
AnnuallyBenefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve
days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and
fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including
major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.
Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See
hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.Who Can Apply: Any
person who meets the qualifications and other requirements
described in this posting.How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha
employment applications must be submitted using the online
application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of
the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required
application materials and supplemental forms are received by the
City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline.
You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting
the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received
in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will
not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you
do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you
do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted
again.Examination Information: The examination will consist of a
training and experience form designed to assess job-related
knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and
experience form will be given to candidates once their application
has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test
for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the
Human Resources Department by November 6, 2024 (passing score 60%).
Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form
weighted 100%.Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for
veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a
DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable
separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed
more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an
additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit
proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans
Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be
submitted to the Human Resources Department by November 6,
2024.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of English usage and grammar.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local civil rights and
business laws.
- Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other
technology using standard or customized computer or systems
software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
- Skill in basic mathematical computation.
- Skill in creating and conducting presentations and brokering
relationships within the community.
- Skill in independent time management.
- Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and
electronics device technology and software.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with fellow employees, community partners, and with
members of the general public.
- Ability to organize and analyze data and problems to make
responsible recommendations for solution in accordance with human
rights laws and regulations.
- Ability to understand written or oral instructions.
- Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and
guidelines.
- Ability to sit 76 to 100% of the time; to bend, stoop, and
reach from 51 to 75% of the time; and to stand and walk from 26 to
50% of the time.
- Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds 0 to 33%
of the time.Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform
all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of
the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this
class.
- Administers the City's Economic Equity & Inclusion Program
(EEIP) and/or Small and Emerging Business Program (SEB).
- Monitors policy compliance in contracts and submissions, which
may include monitoring taxes, workers compensation, Nebraska
Employee Classification Act/Department of Labor compliance,
etc.
- Determines if contract bids are SEB or EEIP eligible and
attends pre-bid meetings.
- Works with Departments to reach SEB goals and provide input on
EEIP compliance.
- Communicates economic inclusivity goals to community
partners.
- Conducts outreach for SEB and EEIP programs, including the
Apprenticeship Incentive Program.
- Works with small and emerging business entities and owners on
contracting with the city and adhering to program requirements
based on SEB ordinance.
- Administers the EEIP Ordinance, including overseeing inclusion
efforts with workforce development, youth outreach, and
subcontracting.
- Prepares and conducts presentations and workshops for the
general public, including contractor and public education programs
related to the EEIP, apprenticeship, and contract compliance.
- Addresses the public on small business opportunities.
- Manages relationships with community partners, including
connecting companies with community groups, non-profits,
educational institutions, universities, correctional
facilities/re-entry providers, workforce development agencies, and
other various organizations to foster strong relationships.
- Recommends and drafts policies and ordinances.
- Prepares detailed reports for department leadership and other
internal staff or outside organizations.
- Investigates companies doing business with the City to ensure
compliance with equal opportunity requirements.
- May participate in local and national committees and boards
related to economic inclusion, and communicate with other cities'
elected officials to inform and advise on creating SEB or EEIP
programs in their areas.
- Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule
established for the position by the supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation
dictates within the scope of this classification.Conditions of
Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or
proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of
Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving
record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation
on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal
background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit
check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the
City will require that you successfully pass a review of the
driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a
hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of
employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the
application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may
result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or
termination.Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not
discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a
disability-related accommodation during the job application or
selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least
48 hours prior to the need by emailing
employment@cityofomaha.org.
For a complete description of this job classification, visit
hr.cityofomaha.org
Contact Points:City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: employment@cityofomaha.org
Keywords: City of Omaha, Omaha , Economic Development Program Administrator, Other , Omaha, Nebraska
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