The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person. Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need. The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

Commitment:

Dedicated to the mission at all times

Accountability:

Responsible to each other and the community

Resilience:

Adapt in the face of adversity

Excellence:

Achieve and maintain the highest quality

Service:

Innovate to meet evolving needs Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and decision making, the person in this role performs work of moderate difficulty in purchasing goods, services and/or construction, and in processing procurement documents and contracts. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Procures all types of goods, services, construction, and construction-related services, in compliance with the PPB Rules, Comptroller's directives, and agency procedures.
• Prepares solicitation and contract documents for all methods of procurement, inclusive of highly complex and specialized purchases.
• Evaluates solicitation documents and works with the program end users in the development of solicitation requirements to ensure conformity to agency requirements and federal/state/city mandate.
• Monitors all assigned procurements to ensure processing continues without delays.
• Utilizes FMS, PASSPort, and other electronic tracking systems, as required.
• Conducts investigations pertaining to vendor responsibility decisions using PASSPort system and other resources to confirm vendor's capability, business integrity, and vendor performance.
• Assists in the development of procedures for contract administration and procurement activities.
• Prepare reports in response to requests for the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS).
• Consults with and advises the ACCO and programs on issues relating to procurement actions, including decisions for the most cost-effective method for obtaining goods and services.
• Review bid/proposal documents submitted by vendors to ensure conformity to solicitation requirements.
• Performs special projects and related work as required.

SPECIAL NOTE

Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing. This position has been identified as "essential." During emergency events, "essential" positions may require 24-hour availability.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including

STEM/OPT

visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position.

FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL.

• 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.

ADM PROC ANAL-NM FRM M1-3

• 8297A Minimum Qualifications 1.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or 2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above. Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in""1" above. 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.