Contracting Officer

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN

$48,104

• $55,320.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT

(NOT

PROVISIONAL

)

IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF PROCUREMENT ANALYST.

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal representation and advice to the Commissioner and all divisions at

ACS. OGC

identifies areas of legal vulnerability and coordinates with other Divisions to ensure compliance with court orders, consent decrees, and other legal and regulatory mandates. OGC also works closely with the NYC Law Department to minimize risk and avoid litigation and defend ACS in class action and individual lawsuits. The Office of Procurement manages the procurement of ACS's contracts for human and non-human services. In conformance with the City's Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules and in close consultation with divisional staff, Procurement staff prepare and coordinate RFPs, competitive sealed bids, negotiated acquisitions and small purchases, and shepherd contract awards through the City's multi-step registration process, which includes approval by several internal divisions and external oversight agencies. In addition, Procurement staff process contract renewals, extensions, and other amendments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (DACCO), and the Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ADACCO), the responsibilities of the Contracting Officer will include, but are not limited to:

• Process procurements in PassPort, such as Competitive Sealed Bids/Proposals, Negotiated Acquisitions/Extensions, Contract Amendments/Renewals, Government-to-Government Procurements, NYS Office of General Services Intergovernmental Procurements, Lease Agreements, Preferred Source Procurements, OTI and DCAS Task and Change Orders.
• Collaborate and coordinate with all stakeholders involved in the procurement process, and generating reports as needed.
• Conduct research and compiling information from vendors to draft and finalize responsibility determination reports, using PASSPort.
• Ensure procurement documents are accurately prepared and adhering to the Rules of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB).
• Ensure completion of post-registration archiving tasks, including scanning, printing, and filing.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

TO APPLY

Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 777759. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Note:

Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

PROCUREMENT ANALYST

• 12158 Minimum Qualifications 1.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time professional experience in procurement of goods, services, construction or construction-related services, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract negotiation/management; or 2. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, and 18 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience as described in "1" above; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two and one-half years of satisfactory full time professional experience as described in "1" above; or 4. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience under "2" or "3" above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 6 months of the experience described in "1" above.

SPECIAL NOTES

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described in "1" above. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level II or two additional years of the experience described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been supervisory, or spent performing professional procurement duties equivalent to those performed at Assignment Level III. Preferred Skills

• Outstanding research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage a wide range of projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement requests simultaneously and continuously.
• Ability to manage a large workload with tight deadlines.
• Competence in independently monitoring assigned tasks and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of procurements.
• Knowledge of City systems such as the Procurement and Sourcing Solution Portal (Passport) Financial Management System (FMS) and the Payee Information Portal (PIP).

55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement 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. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.