Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleContract Management Specialist 1, Box P12-1414/60285
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Contract Management Specialist 1 or in a title SG-18 or above eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law OR be reachable on the Contract Management Specialist 1 eligible list. For appointment to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title SG-13 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR be reachable on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO), the Public Administration Traineeship Transition Program (PATT) or the Public Management Intern (PMI) eligible list. Appointees from the PCO, PATT or PMI lists must serve a two-year traineeship that leads to the grade 18 salary level. Some transfers may also require completion of a traineeship.
Section §70.4 Transfer – A candidate may be eligible for nomination for Section 70.4 transfer to Contract Management Specialist 1 if they have standing on the Contract Management Specialist 1 eligible list and are currently a New York State employee in a title allocated to SG-16 or higher. A candidate may be eligible for nomination for §70.4 transfer to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 if they have standing on the PCO, PMI or PATT (with bachelor’s degree) eligible lists and are currently a New York State employee in a title allocated to SG-11 or higher.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of P-12 Education is seeking candidates for the position of Contract Management Specialist 1 in the Office of Child Nutrition Program. This Office administers the third largest National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the largest Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in the country. The Office ensures that schools and other contractors operate the School Breakfast, School Lunch, Summer Food Service Programs and all USDA grants and contracts in compliance with applicable federal and State regulations, including the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. The Office approves the annual distribution of approximately one billion dollars in federal reimbursement to approved School Food Authorities (SFAs). The incumbent of this position will assist with contract administration and fiscal management activities and evaluating Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids and Sole/Single Source procurements. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develop and assist with the development and negotiation of contracts, federal grants and Requests for Proposals (RFPs);
• Coordinate activities associated with implementing contracts, grants and RFPs;
• Review budget modifications and contract amendments to determine the impact of the contract and to ensure continued compliance with applicable regulations;
• Follow up on proposed contracts throughout the approval process with internal reviewers and external approval agencies;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within the Department and with other State agencies; and
• Coordinate meetings between Department and other State agency staff and follow up on all related deliverables in order to ensure that appropriate deadlines and milestones are being met.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval. This position requires moderate travel.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $66,494 based on annual performance advances.
The salary listed above applies to candidates appointed to Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18. The hiring rate for candidates appointed to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 starts at $39,713, and for current NYS employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates hired into a traineeship will be advanced to Contract Management Specialist 1 upon successful completion of a two year traineeship.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 6, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-1414/60285) of the position in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
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Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 6, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-1414/60285) of the position in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!