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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/17/16

Applications Due11/11/16

Vacancy ID33781

AgencyDASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

TitleOpportunity Programs Specialist

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $57927 to $73859 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 40%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 515 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus three years relevant experience or Associate’s degree plus six years’ experience in MWBE, SDVOB and Affirmative Action contract compliance including knowledge of Article 15A of the Executive Law, Article 17B of the Executive Law and other applicable laws. Experience using databases and generating reports from such databases.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field plus three years relevant experience strongly preferred or Associate’s degree plus six years’ experience in MWBE, SDVOB and Affirmative Action contract compliance including knowledge of Article 15A of the Executive Law and other applicable laws. Experience using databases and generating reports from such databases. Knowledge of Article 15-A of the Executive Law, Article 17B of the Executive Law and other applicable laws, Affirmative Action contract compliance and other applicable laws and an understanding of impact and application of such laws/regulations.


Essential Skills

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.
• General knowledge of accounting principles
• General knowledge of the building design and construction/ renovation field

Duties Description Primary Purpose

The Opportunity Programs Group Analyst monitors and ensures contractors, professional service firms, consultants and vendors doing business with DASNY funded or monitored projects maintain compliance with Executive Law Article 15-A, Executive Law Article 17-B, labor laws and other applicable federal, state and local laws.


Essential Functions

• Monitor the compliance of contractors and consultants with the MWBE and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goals established for DASNY contracts.
• Audit payments made to MWBE & Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business subcontractors and suppliers listed on approved utilization plans obtaining confirmation of amounts paid and the time-frames within which payments are made.
• Track MWBE and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business participation achieved by contractors / consultants.
• Assist contractors / consultants to identify New York State-certified MWBE and SDVOB subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor and audit construction and professional services contracts, including term contracts, and work authorizations assigned under various DASNY programs such as, but not limited to Job Order Contracting (JOC), General Construction Community Minor Maintenance (CMM), and the Discretionary Spending Program.
• Conduct periodic desk audits and compliance reviews using the New York State Contract System, E-Gordian, other systems, and hard-copy documentation on assigned construction/professional service contracts and initiate appropriate follow-up activities. Ensure compliance with various state and federal laws. Interview project workers to endure fair employment, labor practices, and wages.
• Monitor contracts and work authorizations under various DASNY programs such as but not limited to Job Order Contracting (JOC), General Construction, and Community Minor Maintenance (CMM) to ensure compliance with MWBE and SDVOB participation goals and applicable program guidelines and requirements.
• Ensure that DASNY receives copies of executed subcontract agreements/purchase orders, and no changes are made to the MWBE and SDVOB subcontractors and suppliers listed in approved utilization plans without DASNY’s prior written approval.
• Ensure that contractors/consultants submit, where required, monthly Workforce/EEO reports.
• Coordinate with DASNY design, construction and other staff as well as outside consultants and contractors.
• Make random site visit and attend various project-related meetings, such as pre-bid, kick-off, progress, non-compliance and close-out meetings on contracts assigned.
• Educate contractors, consultants and other vendors on DASNY policies and procedures, applicable state laws, and state registry process. Provide assistance with questions regarding preparation and implementation of utilization plans. Assist prime contractors, consultants and DASNY Project Managers in identifying N.Y.S. certified MWBEs and SDVOBs and/or areas for sub-consultant participation.
• Review all formal requests for waivers and ensure submission is complete in accordance with DASNY’s Good Faith Effort guidelines.
• Recommend acceptance or rejection of changes to DASNY-approved consultant utilization plans to the Assistant Director, Opportunity Programs Group or designee. Contact MWBEs and SDVOBs listed on utilization plan, as required.
• Provide contractors and consultants on contracts assigned with written notification of deficiencies, corrective actions required, and timeframes for resolution of issues. Prepare and send deficiency notices in accordance with DASNY program guidelines to contractors and consultants that are in non-compliance.
• Confer with the Assistant Director, Opportunity Programs Group or designee on non-compliance issues and recommend suspension of progress payments or other punitive action as necessary.
• Attend construction progress meetings, as needed, to determine whether MWBE and SDVOB contractors are experiencing problems in the performance of their work. Notify DASNY Project Manager or other DASNY staff of problems, where appropriate.
• Assist with outreach activities and initiatives to MWBE, SDVOB and Small Businesses.
• Coordinate requests for closeouts with applicable staff.
• Use MWBE, SDVOB and other databases/tracking systems to monitor projects/contracts and input applicable information. May maintain various reports, spreadsheets, logs and/or other databases of information.
• Organize and maintain Opportunity Programs Group project files for contracts assigned.
• Review all outgoing office correspondence related to contracts assigned for accuracy.
• Perform other task, duties and responsibilities as assigned to advance DASNY’s mission and ensure compliance with MWBE and SDVOB participation goals and applicable laws.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• May be required to participate in forums and other events organized by entities such as chambers of commerce, trade associations, and community organizations.
• May represent the Opportunity Programs Group unit on consultant selection committees, review letters of intent and requests for proposal, and complete selection matrix.
• May be required to participate in small business, MWBE, SDVOB and other forums and events organized by offices and agencies of New York State and New York City.
• Assist with the development, documentation and implementation of procedures.
• Assist with the assessment/development and implementation of internal controls, and participate in the review and testing of same.
• Undertake special assignments as directed.
• Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).

Additional Comments DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

• Choice of several health insurance plans
• Dental & vision insurance
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• 13 vacation days per year
• 13 sick days per year
• 5 days of personal leave per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities

**Please note: This position rates location differential income. Salary is commensurate with experience.

DASNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

Name Nicholas Ouellette

Telephone

Fax 518-257-3550

Email Address JobOpps3@dasny.org

Address

Street 515 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingApplicant Instructions
All candidates must submit a resume demonstrating evidence of meeting the qualifications as specified in the job notice. Please include all relevant employment history, including the name of each employer, dates of employment and titles held.

Qualified candidates, please copy and paste the following in your browser to apply electronically: https://dasny.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/424aae84-24f0-c2fb-f024-26c4f3312ade/apply?source=454128-CS-20928

Nicholas Ouellette
515 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
518.257.3550 (fax)

DASNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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