Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleContract Management Specialist 2 (Concessions Bureau)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Albany Main Office

625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Job Specifics

Duties Description Reporting to a Contract Management Specialist 3, SG-27, the Contract Management Specialist 2, within the Concessions Bureau of the Albany Main Office, will supervise a team of Contract Management Specialist 1’s responsible for the procurement and development and /or negotiation of contracts, RFP’s and other related financial documents.

The Contract Management Specialist 2 job duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Provide guidance, technical assistance and training to agency staff and/or potential respondents(s) to facilitate the contract and procurement process.
• Perform a variety of higher-level contract management functions and assist with special assignments and projects related to procurement.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties such as assigning, reviewing, and monitoring assigned workload and projects, preparing performance evaluations, and ensuring adherence to time and attendance protocols.
• The position requires occasional overnight travel, and the selected candidate will be required to work independently.

Successful candidates will have a thorough understanding of procurement in NYS, demonstrating familiarity with State Finance Law, and standard procurement practices. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to skillfully draft and edit complex documents, are also expected.

Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Contract Management Specialist 2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Contract Management Specialist 2 eligible list for this location.

52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 21 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 21 or higher. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Contract Management Specialist 1. If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.

Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

Provisional Qualifications:
In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the following minimum qualifications:

One year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as:
Either A.
Contract Management Specialist 1, Business Officer 1, DHSES Program Administrator 1, Parks Regional Grants Administrator or Purchasing Agent;
Or B.
Head Account Clerk or Senior Budgeting Analyst.

Only the title or titles listed are qualifying.

The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• This position requires travel. New York State fleet vehicles are assigned for travel. As such, the candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel are required.
• A working knowledge of SharePoint, Teams, and other MS Office Suite programs is preferred.

Benefits:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:
• PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by January 29, 2026, and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov.

You must include the "VID: 207446 - Contract Management Specialist 2” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.