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SalaryPOSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Posting Number: #33651
Working Title: Business Development Coordinator (External Affairs)
Division: External Affairs
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street, 7th Floor
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.* *Subject to Change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Office of Business Opportunity ("OBO") is committed to creating a competitive and diverse business environment in the City of Houston by promoting the growth and success of small businesses and developing Houston's workforce. The OBO places a special emphasis on historically underutilized businesses and disenfranchised individuals by ensuring their meaningful participation in the government procurement process. The OBO provides business assistance to start-up companies, helps businesses navigate the city permitting and licensing process.
The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
Daily responsibility for the OBO Solutions Center, including resolving and responding to written, verbal and in-person customer service inquires in a timely manner.
- Guide the public through the requirements for starting a business in the City of Houston, as well as disseminate information about program requirements to businesses, the general public and outside agencies.
- Provides administrative duties for OBO's External Affairs division, including, but not limited to maintaining a comprehensive, updated database of small business contacts, OBO memberships, and business resources in the region; compiling program data for use in a variety of reports; and preparing correspondence for internal and external customers.
- Maintains regular communications with the business community, making needed information available in a variety of channels (print, digital, telephone and web).
- Helps maintain and publish OBO's business resource guides, along with other published content, in support of OBO's mission.
- Provides administrative support and/or co-management of the City of Houston's annual business plan competition, Liftoff Houston! and the City of Houston's Turnaround Houston Entrepreneurship Program.
- Represents the City of Houston/OBO at external events to promote start-up services and initiatives, along with other OBO services.
- As needed, provide support for the implementation for other OBO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT and workforce development programming.
- Perform special projects as needed and other position related duties, as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Liberal Arts or a related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One year of responsible, professional administrative experience is required.
Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate comfortably and at appropriate level of summary and detail across multiple levels.- Effective time management and organization skills.
- Proven experience producing social media content in a professional business environment and knowledge of best practices, strategy and metrics.
- Proven experience with graphic design and photography for the purpose of producing flyers and announcements in a professional business environment.
- Written and oral fluency in Spanish is preferred.
- Degree in journalism, communications or marketing is preferred.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The department will administer, and the applicant must successfully complete a written skills-assessment relevant to job description.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITIONYes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Paygrade: 18
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832.393.6150.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call 832-393-7222 (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is 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, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Agency
City of Houston
Address
901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002
Website
https://www.houstontx.gov/
901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002
