A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
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Agency Description
The Department of Aviation owns and operates Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE). These airports are operated as commercial businesses to the greatest extent feasible given their ownership by the City. In addition to City regulations, the airports are subject to extensive federal regulations, particularly by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Bureau of Aviation Regulation.
Position Summary
The Director of Federal Contracting Initiatives is responsible for both operational and strategic oversight of the Department of Aviation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program. This portfolio will include planning, directing, administrating, coordinating and reporting on programs, operations, and management of department-wide policy and programs related to, DBE, ACDBE, Small Business Enterprise (SBE), DBE/ACDBE certification and the implementation and management of a contract monitoring program.
The Director is responsible for implementing these programs as described in the Department’s DBE and ACDBE program plans on file with the Federal Aviation Administration.
This position interfaces and coordinates with internal business partners in the development, planning, forecasting, execution and troubleshooting of projects, processes, and initiatives in which DBE/ACDBE compliance are major components.
The Director supervises and leads the Office of Business Diversity’s (OBD) participation in ongoing projects and oversees the development and utilization of tracking and reporting mechanisms to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, while managing any conflicts or concerns to ensure compliance with OBD and federal DBE/ACDBE policy.
Proficiency in high-level professional communication (oral and written), data analysis, presentations, building business partnerships and conflict resolution is essential. This position has extensive contact with high-level executives, governmental officials, and the public.
Essential Functions
Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.
Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000
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Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].
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