Small Business Development Specialist (4723-02)

Hamilton County Government • Cincinnati, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

In your role as the Small Business Development Specialist at Hamilton County, you'll be instrumental in advancing economic growth and development of small and diverse businesses. Your responsibilities will include overseeing initiatives to boost the participation of XBEs. This entails managing procurement software, administering business programs, facilitating vendor outreach, and supporting community .engagement. Working closely with internal departments, external vendors/contractors, and community stakeholders, you'll ensure adherence to program policies and procedures while cultivating a diverse and inclusive business landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration or related field with coursework in business or public administration.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Or Equivalent

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary administrator for B2G (Business-to-Government) procurement software, overseeing its functionality across seven modules to align with Economic & Community Support policies.
• Assist the Director in managing the XBE business program, updating policy forms and monitoring goal setting per contract.
• Review and approve small purchases, monitor minority, women-owned, and small business vendors during the quote process.
• Maintain and update the BOLD Vendors registration directory, communicating with vendors to inform them of opportunities and training.
• Contribute to drafting articles for EIED’s (Economic Inclusion and Equity Department) Quarterly E-Newsletter and collaborate on website review and updates for improved accessibility and promotion of programs

Benefits

• Starting Pay: $26.29 an hour
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees