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Civil Service Title- Associate Contract Specialist
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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# 784247. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
ASSOCIATE CONTRACT SPECIALIST - 40562

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory professional, technical or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiations/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or
2. A four year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent, and six years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical or administrative work experience in one or more of the fields cited above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College credits obtained from an accredited college may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 college semester credits for one year of experience as described in "1" above.
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.

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.
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.