Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/13/15
Applications Due: 05/04/15
Vacancy ID: 20345
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleProject Assistant-Contract Development Unit
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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
Location
County Rensselaer
Street Address Capital View Office Park
52 Washington Street
City Rensselaer
StateNY
Zip Code12144
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Four years of working with vendors on monitoring/review of contracts and supporting documentation. 30 college credits can be substituted for each year of experience, not to exceed two years.
Duties Description The Project Assistants will assume responsibility for the following:
• Develop and process Invitation for Bids and contracts; make awards in accordance with State finance, budget, OSC and OCFS laws, rules and regulations. Monitor status of contracts.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of programmatic and fiscal guidelines for the Sandy Block Grant Project. Provide technical assistance and information to vendors, contractors and staff.
• Develop, process, review, and monitor contracts and purchase orders. Insure contracts and purchase orders are prepared in accordance with State Finance Law, OSC, OCFS, and federal requirements. Monitor contracts and purchase orders throughout the period/term, through review of documentation, e-mails, phone, and correspondence, communication with Contract Managers and vendors.
• Review claims and program reports against contracts and purchase orders, prior to submission for payments. Ensure that claims contain necessary and correct supporting documentation prior to payment in accordance with State Finance Law, OSC, OCFS, and federal requirements. Ensure that program reports are submitted and approved prior to payment and contain necessary information in accordance with OCFS, and federal requirements.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external partners. Work collaboratively toward established goals and outcomes. Oral communication is respectful, professional, and followed-up with confirming documentation. Written communication is accurate, thorough, factual, error free and professional. Dissemination of communication is within established timeframes. Conduct self in professional manner.
• Other duties as necessary and appropriate.
Additional Comments This is a temporary position for the Social Services Block Grant supplemental funding for Super Storm Sand recovery.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Telephone 518-473-7936
Fax 518-474-0017
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel, EOA #15-157 CAN
52 Washington Street, 231 North
City Rensselaer
State NY
Zip Code 12144
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter giving the Title, Location, and EOA Number of the position being applied for. Please provide your email address and your work, home and cell phone numbers. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.
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