Chief

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Chief

The candidate manages the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes, within city policies, appropriate service, and staffing levels; and allocates resources, accordingly. Acts as the official representative to other City departments, City Administrator’s Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends department programs, policies, and activities; and negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues. Briefs and advises City management, the Mayor, and City Council regarding the MBE/WBE and SBLE Programs in person and through written reports. Manages and/or participates in the development and administration of the department budget; provides recommendations for funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures, and directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources. Works with community-based groups, community leaders, and legislative committees to advise, develop, and implement short-term and long-term objectives and programs in support of the MBE/WBE and SBLE Programs. Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City’s Law Department. Assesses the Local and State economy for strengths and weaknesses to assist in strategy formulation and program development for MBEs, WBEs, and SLBEs. Develops, coordinates, and implements strategies and programs to promote the City of Baltimore procurement opportunities to interested MBEs, WBEs, SBLEs, and stakeholders. Prepares and implements special strategies and action plans in marketing/promotional efforts for MBEs, WBEs, and SBLEs priority in conjunction with community-based organizations. Certifies applicants for Minority, Women’s, Small and Local’s Business Enterprises that successfully meet criteria; determines and sets MBE, WBE, and SBLE contracting or subcontracting goals and reviews waivers requests on City contracts. Establishes MBE and WBE participation goals for Private Development projects where the City has provided financial assistance. Reviews submitted bids, responds to Requests for Proposals and other documents for compliance with City law before submission for the award. Stays abreast of local, state, and federal laws and regulations that impact MBEs/WBEs/SBLEs, recommends necessary changes to operational practices and procedures to ensure full compliance. Oversees the monitoring, investigating, and continued compliance of certified or potential certified MBEs/WBEs/SBLEs as well as their goals and objectives, enforces statutes of Article 5 Subtitle 28 of all certified MBEs/WBEs (and applicants for the certification). Conducts research as well as compile and maintain statistical data regarding the availability and utilization of the City’s MBEs/WBEs/SBLEs; assist with formulating metrics targeted to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of MWBOO goals and objectives related to MBEs/WBEs/SBLEs; consolidates data and statistics to report out to internal and external stakeholders. Assigns and reviews the work of support staff. Any other duties assigned by the City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor.

Additional Information

Req#: 07058NC. Apply online, no emails, visit the website for more information.

Company info

Baltimore City Law Department
100 Holliday Street City Hall Room 250
Baltimore
Maryland
United States 21202
Website : http://law.baltimorecity.gov/