Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of

TitleContract Management Specialist 1, G-18 or Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, G-NS (Equated to G-13) (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12228

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for the Contract Management Specialist 1, G-18 or Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, G-NS (Equated to G-13) position you must meet one of the following conditions as detailed below:

NY HELPS*:

For Contract Management Specialist 1, G-18: A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: negotiation with contractors and vendors; fiscal management, including bidding, payment, analysis, and fiscal reporting; contract development, including developing requests for proposals; contract execution, including securing signatory approval from control agencies; monitoring and review of contract terms.

For Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2, G-NS: A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience as described above.

For Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, G-NS: A bachelor's or higher degree.

Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Advanced NY HELPS placement for this title may be possible with proof of professional experience relating to the title being posted and can be discussed at time of interview.

Transfer:
One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service allocated to a G-11 or higher eligible for transfer and deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; OR in a title approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Reinstatement:
If you previously served in this title or in a title otherwise transferable to this title, you may be reinstated pursuant to Civil Service Law. If you left state service less than one year ago, the reinstatement request from a state agency will usually be approved by the Department of Civil Service. If you left state service more than one year ago, the reinstatement must also be approved by the Civil Service Commission.

55b/c Appointment:
This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter. For 55b/c consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed.

*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE is available. Please visit https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs to learn more about the exceptional benefits we offer.

Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Negotiate, develop, prepare, review, implement, process, track, and provide fiscal and administrative oversight of contracts.

• Audit and process contract claims and vouchers.

• Approve and review contract payments to ensure they are in accordance with contract terms.

• Provide technical assistance related to New York State's laws, rules, regulations and policies on procurement guidelines and contract administration.

• Draft and review contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Sole/Single Source Procurements and other related financial documents.

• Manage and address compliance issues with program and vendors for existing contracts.

• Assist in the Contract Unit's management of 120+ contracts and discretionary items.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed Workweek, and Telecommuting.

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

Contact Information

Name Jessica Townsel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Jessica.Townsel@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

 

Notes on ApplyingSend a cover letter (referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting) indicating how you meet the qualifications for appointment. Please also include a clear and concise resume. Submit all documents to the email address listed above.

Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.