Equal Business Opportunity Administrator

Equal Business Opportunity Administrator

Salary

$74,539.69 - $126,717.48 Annually

Location

Winchester Hall - Frederick, MD

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

FY27-00037

Department

Procurement and Contracting

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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JOB INFORMATION

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; partial telework may be available in accordance with Division policies; full benefits

This professional administrative position serves as the primary administrator for Frederick County's Equal Business Opportunity Program within the Office of Procurement & Contracting. The position is responsible for implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on race- and gender-neutral initiatives designed to expand access to County contracting opportunities for small, local, minority-owned, women-owned, disabled-owned, and other underutilized businesses, consistent with County policy and applicable federal, state, and local law.

The position works closely with Procurement & Contracting staff, County agencies and departments, vendors, contractors, consultants, community partners, and departmental Equal Business Opportunity Liaisons to support inclusive procurement practices, vendor outreach, training, data collection, subcontractor tracking, compliance monitoring, and program reporting. The position reviews procurement opportunities, supports development of EBO policies and procedures, assists with implementation of small business participation strategies, and prepares reports evaluating program effectiveness. Direction may be given to support staff within the Office. Supervision is received from the Office Director of Procurement & Contracting.

Please note that the upper pay range reflected in the job posting reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment

• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover

• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)

• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending

• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care

• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit

• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• Vesting after 5 years of service

• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program

• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Administration and Policy Implementation

• Serve as the primary administrator for Frederick County's Equal Business Opportunity Program
• Assist in implementing the County's race- and gender-neutral EBO Program, including policies, procedures, forms, reporting tools, training materials, internal guidance, and program manuals
• Recommend EBO Program policies, procedures, manual updates, and process improvements to the Director of Procurement & Contracting
• Support compliance with Frederick County policies and applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements related to EBO Program administration
• Coordinate with Procurement & Contracting staff and the County Attorney's Office, as appropriate, to implement EBO-related contract provisions, including subcontractor reporting, audit rights, record-retention requirements, and compliance documentation

Procurement Review and Internal Coordination

• Review, document, and recommend action on waiver requests in accordance with established EBO Program procedures and delegated authority
• Participate in pre-procurement planning with County agencies and departments
• Work with Procurement & Contracting buyers and agency personnel to review solicitation specifications and procurement strategies to identify opportunities for small, local, minority-owned, women-owned, disabled-owned, and other underutilized businesses
• Review solicitation size, scope, complexity, bonding, insurance, experience requirements, and other procurement terms to identify potential barriers to small business participation
• Assist in identifying procurement opportunities suitable for unbundling, subcontracting, simplified competition, targeted outreach, or other race- and gender-neutral small business participation strategies consistent with applicable law
• Assist in developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on the County's discretionary procurement threshold or simplified procurement process for registered Small Business Enterprises
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy, consistency with procurement policies, and alignment with EBO Program procedures.
• Promote adherence to County procurement policies and EBO Program procedures by participating in internal trainings for County employees
• Coordinate, train, and support departmental Equal Business Opportunity Liaisons to promote consistent implementation of EBO procedures across County agencies and departments

Vendor Outreach, Training, and Capacity Building

• Identify, recruit, educate, and assist vendors, suppliers, contractors, consultants, and service providers interested in doing business with Frederick County
• Develop and deliver training materials, workshops, presentations, and outreach programs to help businesses understand County procurement processes, bid requirements, vendor registration, contract terms, and available resources
• Plan and participate in vendor outreach events, training opportunities, vendor fairs, conferences, seminars, and other business engagement activities
• Maintain contact with the vendor community regarding current and upcoming bid opportunities
• Develop and maintain a resource directory for small, local, minority-owned, women-owned, disabled-owned, and other underutilized businesses
• Work with community partners, business organizations, chambers of commerce, and professional associations to expand awareness of County contracting opportunities
• Respond to requests for information regarding the EBO Program and related procurement matters

Data Collection, Reporting, and Systems Management

• Develop and maintain procedures for collecting, validating, reconciling, analyzing, and reporting EBO-related prime contractor and subcontractor data
• Work with Procurement & Contracting, Finance, County agencies, and system administrators to improve the quality, consistency, and usability of procurement, payment, vendor, commodity-code, and subcontractor data
• Support development of dashboards, quarterly reports, annual reports, and other performance measures to evaluate EBO Program participation, outreach, compliance, and progress toward program objectives
• Prepare, distribute, and present internal and external reports regarding EBO Program activity, utilization, compliance, and outcomes
• Research and track trends and best practices in equal business opportunity, public procurement, contract compliance, small business participation, construction, services, goods, and professional services

Contract Compliance and Subcontractor Monitoring

• Track vendor and subcontractor compliance with EBO Program requirements and contract provisions
• Monitor subcontractor participation, subcontractor payment information, and prime-subcontractor relationships, as required by County procedures and contract terms
• Investigate potential instances of non-compliance by vendors, contractors, subcontractors, or internal agencies
• Develop written correspondence related to compliance matters
• Coordinate responses to requests for clarification or information and assists in the resolution of disputes, supplier/vendor performance issues, and EBO-related compliance concerns
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employees position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Contract Management, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business administration, contracting or contract compliance, government purchasing or business outreach and engagement

Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience is a Masters degree with 1 year experience as described above or Associate's degree with 5 years' experience as described above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Knowledge of public procurement policies and practices, bidding processes, solicitation development, contract award methods, vendor registration, and legal requirements governing County purchases. requirements, and award selections, as well as legal requirements governing purchases for the County
• Knowledge of equal business opportunity, supplier diversity, small business participation, contract compliance, or related public-sector inclusion programs
• Knowledge of formal and informal solicitation processes, service contracting, goods procurement, construction-related procurement, and professional services procurement
• Knowledge of market conditions, sources of supply, and of the types of supplies, materials and equipment, services, and construction-related work commonly procured by the County
• Ability to review solicitations, purchase requisitions, scopes of work, specifications, and procurement documents for consistency with County procurement policies and EBO Program procedures
• Ability to collect, clean, reconcile, analyze, and present procurement, payment, vendor, subcontractor, commodity-code, and utilization data
• Ability to develop reports, dashboards, presentations, written correspondence, training materials, and policy recommendations
• Ability to interpret statistical, financial, procurement, and compliance information and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, as well as procurement, enterprise resource planning, vendor management, reporting, or dashboard systems
• Ability to access and use automated procurement systems and related hardware/software, and to train or assist other users.
• Strong public speaking, presentation development, facilitation, and training skills
• Strong technical and professional writing skills, including accuracy in preparing reports, correspondence, procurement documents, and compliance materials
• Strong organizational, project management, multitasking, math, clerical, and analytical skills
• Skill in procurement, program administration, public communication, technical and professional writing, data analysis, training, negotiation, relationship-building, and independent judgment
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain discretion, and manage competing priorities with limited oversight.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, supervisors, co-workers, departmental personnel, vendors, contractors, consultants, community partners, and members of the business community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to effectively organize, assign, and follow up on the work of support staff, as assigned
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including public speaking skills and accuracy in preparing detailed bid documents and reports
• Strong and accurate math and clerical skills, including the ability to effectively produce, verify and evaluate statistical and financial information

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Experience administering or supporting supplier diversity, MWBE, DBE, SBE, or EBO programs
• Experience working in a local, state, or federal government agency
• Experience reviewing solicitations, scopes of work, and procurement strategies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit
• While working in this position, the employee is required to consistently work indoors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Available for occasional weekend and holiday work hours for meetings, events, etc. as needed

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

• An evaluation of training and qualifications
• One or more interviews

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov

Retirement Plan:

A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance:

County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.

Dental Insurance:

Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employees completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $3,400 per year for Health Care Spending and $7,500 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance:

Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:

The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employees direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS.

Educational Reimbursement Program:

County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may apply for education reimbursement for courses that can improve or develop an employees capabilities related to their current job or for a promotional opportunity within Frederick County Government. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesnt remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:

This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related issue or concern.

Leave

Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year

0 - 2 years 11 days

2 - 10 years 17 days

10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employees child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, and Military.

Holidays:

The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.

For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefits package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov.

All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.

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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, your application may not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

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Which best describes your level of education?

• Less than an Associatee degree
• Associates degree received
• Bachelors degree received
• Advanced degree received

03

If you have obtained a college degree, was the field of study in Public Administration, Business Administration, Contract Management, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of business administration, contracting or contract compliance, government purchasing or business outreach and engagement do you have?

• Less than 1 year of work experience
• 1 year of work experience
• 2 years of work experience
• 3 years of work experience
• 4 years of work experience
• 5 or more years of work experience

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be considered further.

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Do you have work experience administering or supporting supplier diversity, MWBE, DBE, SBE, or EBO programs?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.

08

Do you have work experience working in a local, state, or federal government agency?

• Yes
• No

09

Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.

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Do you have work experience reviewing solicitations, scopes of work, and procurement strategies?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit.

Required Question

Employer Frederick County Government

Address 12 East Church Street

Frederick, Maryland, 21701

Phone 301-600-1070

Website http://www.FrederickCountymd.gov/jobs