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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/17/18

Applications Due09/27/18

Vacancy ID59944

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleContract Management Specialist 1/Trainee 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Minimum Qualifications Contract Management Specialist 1, Grade 18:
Eligible for a lateral transfer, a 52.6 transfer or a 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent, competitive service in an appropriate title.

OR

Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, NS:
Eligible for a lateral transfer, a 52.6 transfer or a 70.1 transfer, by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Duties Description Reporting to a Contract Management Specialist 2, G-23, in the Commercial Contracts Unit of the Bureau of Contract Management, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop Request for Proposals (RFP) and Information for Bids (IFB).

• Review and develop cost criteria and cost evaluation reports;

• Assist with contract development and negotiations;

• Prepare contract amendments and extensions; Review contract amendments to determine their validity, and fiscal and programmatic implications;

• Ensure that procurements and contract transactions comply with all NYS laws, rules, regulations and guidelines;

• Coordinate the contract approval process internally and externally with the NYS Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and Office of the State Comptroller (OSC);

• Review contractor vouchers to ensure that all contract work submitted for payment are compliant with contractual payment provisions;

• Work with staff in Finance and Budget, to resolve payment issues;

• Facilitate contract administration through the Statewide Financial System (SFS);

• Assist with OTDA purchasing activities and processes; and

• Maximize participation in, and compliance with, the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) program and the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) program.

Additional Comments Salary for Trainee 1 is $42,986.

Appointment to this position is contingent upon the Division of the Budget approval to fill. A full-time, permanent or contingent-permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.

***Candidates should reference posting #18-173 when submitting your application.*** If submitting electronically, please reference posting #18-173 as part of your subject line.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone (518) 402-3991

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.

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