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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/20/17

Applications Due03/29/17

Vacancy ID37713

AgencyNYS Gaming Commission

TitleMinority Business Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $54406 to $69182 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Pending Non-Competitive

Travel Percentage 10%

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

County Schenectady

Street Address One Broadway Center

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience in the field of contract compliance, human rights, affirmative action, or minority business enterprise, including: planning, developing, implementing and reviewing programs dealing with minority business enterprise, human rights, affirmative action, minority business program coordination, affirmative action compliance review, or labor relations directly relating to affirmative action; or experience in the development and administration of programs designed to facilitate minority community access to employment or business opportunities in the public or private sector.

Substitution:

Graduate and undergraduate credits may substitute on the basis of 30 credit hours for each six months of experience, not to exceed two years of experience.

Duties Description The Minority Business Specialist 1 (MBS 1) will assist the Minority Business Specialist 2 (MBS 2) to develop and direct programs designed to encourage, facilitate, and monitor the participation of minority and women-owned businesses (M/WBE) in providing goods and services to the Gaming Commission, New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund and Agricultural, New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund and gaming facility licensees.

Under the direction of the Director of Regulation and Compliance, the MBS 1 will take part in all activities related to the Commission and the Funds meeting the compliance of Article 15-A of Executive Law, the rules and regulations contained within 5 NYCRR Parts 140-44, and Article 9, Section 2879 of Public Authorities Law.

The MBS 1 will take part in all activities related to gaming facility licensees meeting the compliance of Article 15-A of Executive Law, the rules and regulations contained within 5 NYCRR Parts 140-44, as provided in 9 NYCRR §§ 5311 - 5312.5.

Duties of the MBS 1 will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Commission and Funds

• Work with Commission’s Contract Management staff on procurements and discretionary purchases to identify potential M/WBEs that may participate in solicitations.
• Assist staff of the Funds, as needed, on procurements and discretionary purchases to identify potential M/WBEs that may participate in solicitations.
• Assist in the review of M/WBE utilization plans submitted in response to solicitations and work with potential contractors to assure understanding of the requirements under the program and achievement of the goals being set under a resulting contract.
• Assist with the development of partial or full M/WBE waivers as applicable.
• Communicate with contractors throughout the contract term to ensure contract compliance with the M/WBE goals. This will include collection of contractor utilization data to determine contractor compliance and follow-up as necessary as provided in 5NYCRR.
• Notify the Director of Regulation and Compliance of any compliance issues that may require additional input or consideration by Commission legal staff.
• Coordinate collection of utilization data from all existing contractors to assure timely quarterly submission in the ESD Contract Management system.
• Report quarterly M/WBE participation on Commission contracts in the B2G Now contract system maintained by Empire State Development (ESD) and verifies the payment information reported by contractors in the B2G.
• Submit quarterly reports relative to Commission discretionary spend.
• Participate in bi-weekly and monthly M/WBE calls held by ESD.
• Participate in training and outreach opportunities offered by ESD in relation to the M/WBE program and future initiatives.
• Participate as necessary in the collection of data and reporting related to ESD’s Diversity Study.

Gaming Facilities

• Assist Commission staff in ensuring gaming facility licensees comply with all provisions of law and the rules and regulations both during construction of the facilities following issuance of the gaming license and after opening of the facility.
• Assist with review of all procurements for the gaming facility licensees to ensure maximum MWBE participation.
• Assist Commission staff in the collection and review of licensees’ annual utilization goal plans and in the review of contract language.
• Collect quarterly utilization reports and other related information from the licensees, including requests for waivers with supporting information of “good faith efforts” to attain utilization.
• Collect each licensee’s annual self-assessment review related to workforce diversity practices.

General Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Additional Comments Appointment will be contingent upon completion of a fingerprint background check before an official appointment offer can be made.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax (518) 388-3368

Email Address Human.Resources@gaming.ny.gov

Address

Street Attn: Human Resources

PO Box 7500

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12301

 

Notes on ApplyingThe NYS Gaming Commission has several vacancies for which we are currently recruiting. Please specify the title and Vacancy ID number in the Subject Line of your email or fax submission.

Please submit a cover letter and resume indicating that you are applying for Minority Business Specialist 1 and include the Vacancy ID number. Please include your current Civil Service title and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your Social Security Number may be required in order to confirm your eligibility.

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