SB&E Support Specialist bei Bexar County, TX

About the Department

Under general supervision, is responsible for developing a system to monitor, track, and report outreach and distribution activities conducted by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department to include tasks executed in connection to Bexar County’s COVID-19 response. The position shall maintain strategic partnerships with external agencies, the business community and community organizations to promote and maintain County programs and initiatives designed to assist and/or strengthen local small businesses.

Position Duties

• Assists with the identification, cataloging and assignment of key attributes used to highlight and report on small businesses in Bexar County
• Assists in developing strategies and initiatives to incentive, promote and strengthen the efforts of local small businesses in Bexar County
• Assists relationship building via direct contact and telecommunications between the local small business community and Bexar County’s Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department 
• Assists with coordination of and participates with business outreach events and special projects using independent decision-making and judgment
• Maintains and updates existing databases and worksheets used to categorize, identify and report on small business status and activities
• Develops and prepares statistical reports and presentations 
• Prepares informational and promotional material for local business endeavors 
• May assist with the different Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department programs and initiatives
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field, and one (1) year of experience manipulating and reporting on large datasets; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of public service agencies, assistance programs, and implements related to economic development and small business
• Knowledge of management analysis, research techniques and performance measurements; good knowledge of budget analysis and preparation; knowledge of local, state, and Federal government operations
• Skill in utilizing tact and diplomacy when dealing with diverse groups of individuals
• Skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously, organizing, compiling and recording information accurately; and utilizing word processing, database, or spreadsheet software packages; skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing; skill in utilizing Windows-based word processing and spreadsheet software; skill in collecting and analyzing financial data
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are primarily indoors
• Required to work in difficult and stressful situations
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 15 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Other Qualifications

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.