BOB- Contract Specialist

New York City Department of Transportation
$77,158.00 - $114,887.00
United States, New York, New York
55 Water Street (Show on map)
Nov 01, 2024
Civil Service Title- Associate Staff Analyst IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST OR REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST, EXAM # 9061, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM. The Division of Bridges seeks to hire an Associate Staff Analyst to assist in reviewing and processing Construction, Design Build, Engineering Service Agreements (ESA) and Information Technology (ITT) procurements along with Request for Contract Amendment and Modification (RCAM). Duties require extensive and rigorous work with various internal divisions within the Department of Transportation including the Agency Chief Contracting Office (ACCO), and the Financial Management Unit. Conduct complex procurements for consultant services, utilizing various procurement methods, such as competitive sealed bids, competitive sealed proposals / request for proposals, sole source, and negotiated acquisition procurement methods. Perform detailed administrative review, processing, coordination, and scheduling of Professional Engineering Service Contracts and procurement documentation for compliance with all Agency, ACCO, and Mayoral policies and procedures. Draft contracts and supporting documents and obtain oversight approvals; respond to all related inquiries. Generate and perform tasks through PASSPort for oversight reviews and approvals. Function as liaison with Department of Transportation personnel for all assigned projects, studies, and future construction support services and resident engineering inspection services. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to identify procurement needs and develop procurement plans. Schedule and attend Consultant Selection Committee charging and Technical Evaluations. Perform other related duties. Preferred Skills- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Ability to meet deadlines and work independently while paying close attention to details. Knowledge of PASSport and FMS. Work Location- 55 Water Street, NY,NY Hours- 35 Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Ability to meet deadlines and work independently while paying close attention to details. Knowledge of PASSport and FMS. Minimum Qualifications 1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above. Preferred Skills Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Ability to meet deadlines and work independently while paying close attention to details. Knowledge of PASSport and FMS. 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.