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Civil Service Title- Associate Contract Specialist * IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST.
The New York City (the “City”) Department of Transportation Division of Bridges (the “Division”) seeks to hire a seasoned contracts/procurement professional to manage the Division’s contracts, Engineering Service Agreement (“ESA”) Task Orders, and Information Technology procurements. The unit’s duties require extensive and rigorous work with all internal divisions of the Department of Transportation especially the Agency Chief Contracting Office (ACCO) and Financial Management Units. The individual will also be responsible for but not limited to the following: Utilize various procurement methods, such as competitive sealed bids, competitive sealed proposals / request for proposals, sole source, and negotiated acquisition procurement methods; Utilize the Financial Management System (FMS3), NYC’s Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal (“PASSPort”), and other systems for review approval and processing of internal RFx documents and manage specials projects as needed; Perform detailed administrative review, processing, coordination, and scheduling of Professional ESA Task Orders and procurement documentation for compliance with all Agency, ACCO, and Mayoral policies and procedures; Monitoring of registered ESA Task Orders regarding contract capacity and contract term requesting updates from project managers for purposes of contract management actions; Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to identify procurement needs and develop expense procurement plans; Assist in the compiling of procurement documents with project teams to be forwarded to the ACCO’s Office for solicitations; Work with Expense team to verify funding prior to expense-funded procurements; Execute tasks in FMS3, e.g. complete RQC1 documents, check current funding availability in budget codes, etc.; Update and monitor procurement and Contract Management Action (CMA) tracking reports utilizing Microsoft Excel; Following contract registration in PASSPort, ensure relevant contracts are set-up for invoicing utilizing PASSPort Invoice Functionality completing FCCRs, POCRs, etc. as necessary; Schedule and attend Consultant Selection Committee charging and Technical Evaluations; Facilitate discussions with both internal and external partners regarding financial aspects and procurement issues outlined in contracts; Assist in coordinating financial tasks for new and existing contracts to ensure compliance with NYC regulations and policies, as well as addressing agency/vendor priorities; Review and process paperwork required for contract management actions related to expense-funded contracts; Assess and enhance procurement financial procedures, platforms, and operations in PASSPort to optimize efficiency; and Perform other related duties.
Preferred Skills Knowledge of government procurement and contracting regulations and statutes; Understanding of the City’s Expense and Capital Budgets; Demonstrated progressively responsible experience in coordinating and implementing complex contracts and procurement activities in a multifaceted governmental setting; Hands-on experience with procurement and budgeting systems/applications similar to the City’s FMS3 and Passport applications; Exposure to database/document management systems; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications; Excellent oral and written communications capabilities are required as well as very good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Work Location 55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041 Hours 35 All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#
However, all candidate must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least two years of full-time experience as described in "1" above.
Knowledge of government procurement and contracting regulations and statutes; Understanding of the City’s Expense and Capital Budgets; Demonstrated progressively responsible experience in coordinating and implementing complex contracts and procurement activities in a multifaceted governmental setting; Hands-on experience with procurement and budgeting systems/applications similar to the City’s FMS3 and Passport applications; Exposure to database/document management systems; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications; Excellent oral and written communications capabilities are required as well as very good interpersonal and organizational skills.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund. a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. 35-hour base work week. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.
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