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Business Counselor (PTAC)Procurement Technical Assistance Center
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Salary:	$48,000 - $52,000 DOE

Benefits:	Full benefits package includes 12 days of sick leave, 30 days of vacation, and 11 paid holidays per year; plus a generous medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents. The TIAA-CREF retirement program, deferred compensation, flexible spending account, and optional supplemental retirement accounts are available, as is the statewide tuition waiver program.

Schedule:	12 month, Full Time. 40 hours/week, varied. Full time exempt position, regional travel required.

Deadline For Application:	Preliminary screening will begin October 30, 2009. To ensure full review of your application, all materials should be received by 5:00pm October 29, 2009.

DESCRIPTION:

The PTAC Business Counselor assists small businesses with bid/proposal technical assistance review, marketing advice, government program registrations, procurement/contracting training classes, and government procurement related seminars. The Business Counselor will publicize the Center and serve and meet clients in King and Pierce Counties. The PTAC at Highline Community College is part of a multifunction office, and the Business Counselor coordinates efforts with other economic development programs at the college and with PTAC work across the region and state. This position reports to the Economic Development Programs Coordinator.

The Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Program is supported by the Department of Defense (DoD)/Defense Logistics Agency(DLA), the Snohomish County Economic Development Council and the other centers across the state. For more information about the PTAC program please visit www.washingtonptac.org .

DUTIES:

• Assist small businesses with interpretation of solicitations, specifications, standards, and drawings; assist with government registrations and certifications; and assist with marketing strategies (one-on-one and group training);
• Promote the PTAC services and programming to government agencies, area businesses and the community in King and Pierce Counties; regional travel required;
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the PTAC at Highline Community College;
• Ensure the adequacy and quality of services provided to clients through regular monitoring, evaluation and program development;
• Coordinate effort with the Small Business Development Centers, StartZone Microenterprise Development program and other PTAC Business Counselors serving King and Pierce Counties and Washington state;
• Data entry in online system, database research and report functions;
• Conduct adult training classes on business development and government procurement topics;
• Regular professional development on current procurement systems, regulations, and business industry trends; and
• Support the economic development objectives of the College through other duties as assigned by the Economic Development Programs Coordinator.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated understanding of small business processes and needs;
• Demonstrated understanding of government procurement processes for local, regional, state, and federal agencies;
• Learns complicated tasks quickly and independently;
• Works well with diverse communities;
• Strong written and oral communications skills;
• Action oriented;
• Strong time management skills;
• Works well in a team environment and responds positively to change; and
• Strong skills in standard word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software; familiarity with databases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in contracting, business administration, economics, or equivalent experience; and
• Minimum 3 years experience working in business development, contracting, or related industry, with at least 1 year in government procurement or related procurement business assistance work.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be able to pass business assessment and basic procurement skills testing within 90 days of being hired.

Application Procedure

The official Highline Community College application form is available on the Highline website: Official Highline Community College application form. Applications received by 5:00 pm on [October 29, 2009] will receive primary consideration. Later applications may be considered until the position is filled. Application materials may be emailed to jobs@highline.edu, returned to the below address in person or by mail, or may be faxed to: (206) 870-3773. Should you decide to fax your materials to us, you must also submit original documents by mail.

Human Resources
Highline Community College
PO Box 98000, M/S 99-200
Des Moines, Washington 98198

Please submit the following materials:

A letter of application that addresses your qualifications as they relate to the skills, abilities and qualifications set forth in this announcement;
Official Highline Community College application form,
Current résumé;
References - names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three individuals who are familiar with your qualifications as they relate to this position, one of whom must be a recent supervisor; and
A one page response to the following:

Please describe your commitment to diversity and your view of how multicultural understanding and appreciation would relate to your work as a PTAC Business Counselor. How have you contributed to a diverse workplace, and what insights have you gained as a result of personal and/or professional experience?

All materials submitted become the property of Highline Community College and cannot be returned. Personal copies need to be made prior to submitting application materials to the Human Resources Department. Copying services are not provided by the Human Resources Office. Any corrections, modifications, or changes relating to this position announcement will be posted in the Human Resources Office, Building 99, Highline Community College.

THE COLLEGE:

The College, established in 1961, is nationally and internationally recognized as a premier community college. This reputation has been earned through the development of an institutional culture that values innovation, globalization of curriculum, and community participation. Highline is one of 34 community and technical colleges in Washington.

The main campus is perched on a hill overlooking beautiful Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, and is located on an 80-acre wooded site in the Pacific Northwest, 20 minutes south of downtown Seattle. With more than 10,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Highline is one of the state's largest institutions of higher education and the oldest community college in King County. Faculty and staff number more than 1,200, including approximately 140 full-time faculty and 350 part-time instructors. For more information about Highline Community College, its mission, programs, degrees, pre-college, basic education and other training programs, please visit our web-site at www.highline.edu.

HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR AND OPERATES UNDER AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN. THE COLLEGE STRONGLY ENCOURAGES QUALIFIED MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, AND ANCESTRY; DISABLED AND VIETNAM ERA VETERANS; AND PERSONS OF DISABILITY TO APPLY. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED TO THE EXTENT REASONABLY POSSIBLE. TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS CALL (206) 878-3710 EXTENSION 3220 OR TTD FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING AT (206) 870-4853.

**Federal Law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. If hired, you will be required to provide proof that you are either 1) a U.S. citizen, or 2) an immigrant whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country. Please review the acceptable documents here.

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Highline Community College
2400 S. 240th Street | P.O. Box 98000, M.S. 99-200
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
Phone: (206) 878-3710, ext. 3812 | Jobline: (206) 870-3751
Fax: (206) 870-3773 | TDD/VP: (206) 870-4853