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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00106201 |
Description Activated On: 9/25/2026 3:29:37 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Oversees the development and implementation of the Department's business opportunity programs, including: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Diverse Business (DB), Small Business (SB), Mentor Protege Program (MPP), DBE and SBE Certifications, and other business engagement initiatives. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Direct supervision of two (2) Equal Opportunity Specialist 3s and one (1) Special Investigator 3. Directs the development and administration of the Department's state/federal business opportunity programs and any related civil rights laws. Directs the development of related state and/or federal plans, program data reports and publications, as required. Monitors agency activity to ensure compliance with applicable State Laws, Executive Orders, Federal Regulations (including Title 49, Parts 23, and 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations), and Management Directives. Directs the development and presentation of Department engagement activities for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Certifications. Actively participates in the PA Unified Certification Program (PAUCP), the one-stop shopping for DBE certification in the state of Pennsylvania. Acts the voting member for the Department on the PAUCP Oversight Committee and Certification Appeals Committee. Supervises the approval/disapproval of applications for DBE certification submitted to the Department (a certifying member of the PAUCP). Approves/disapproves recommendations made by the Department's Interdisciplinary Review Team in the evaluation of construction contractors' good faith effort submissions. Directs the development and oversight of the Department DBE, DB, and SBE Supportive Services programs and provides the necessary support to ensure the objectives of the programs are met. Under the direction of the Director of the Bureau of Workforce and Business Opportunity, may participate and represent the Department on Enterprise Initiatives related to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, Certifications, and Small and Diverse Business programs. Employee performs other duties as assigned by Department leadership. Workforce and Succession Planning: Actively engage in succession planning by assessing potential vacancies; identifying current and future critical needs and competencies; and assessing the interest, availability, and readiness of current staff and candidate pools. Work with employees to complete and maintain a Career Development Plan. Engage employees and recognize employees and their accomplishments. Establish a mechanism to identify, capture, and share explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge among staff. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Work is performed independently, under the general direction of the Director of the Bureau of Workforce and Business Opportunity and is reviewed through conferences and the evaluation of results. Approves expenditures within the approved budget. Decisions are made regarding: The development, implementation, administration, and monitoring and compliance Department's state/federal business opportunity programs including the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, SBE program, DBE and ACDBE certification programs, and other small business opportunity programs. Approves/disapproves recommendations from the Department's Interdisciplinary Review Team regarding good faith efforts submitted by prime contractors. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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