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AgencyState, Department of

TitleContract Management Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $55494 to $70566 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type 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 One Commerce Plaza

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12231

Minimum Qualifications Contract Management Specialist 1, Grade 18: One year of permanent competitive service as a Contract Management Specialist 1 OR have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR be reachable for appointment from the Contract Management Specialist 1 eligible list.

Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, NS: One year of permanent competitive service in an administrative traineeship (as defined in Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law); OR be currently reachable for appointment from the Public Administration Traineeship Transition Program (PATT) eligible list; OR be otherwise eligible for appointment in accordance with either Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description The incumbent will manage contracts and grants associated with the Office of Planning and Development.

• Develop and/or assist with developing contract-related documents for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) grant programs.

• Review proposed contracts for fiscal and programmatic correctness and adherence to Department and State requirements. Works directly with recipient and/or program staff to resolve minor issues.

• Monitor and follow up on individual grant contracts throughout the approval process with program staff, Counsel’s Office, Fiscal Office and the Division of the Budget.

• Resolve or assist with resolving changes or amendments to executed contracts.

• Review and follow up on outstanding contract documents, information and/or issues.

• Prepare or draft statistical reports of contracts awarded that outline findings.

• Develop and maintain Contract Processing Manual based on existing contract processing procedures. Monitor effectiveness of existing procedures and when necessary, recommend, implement and evaluate procedural changes when necessary.

• Perform administrative review of all contract payment requests received. Verify that payment request packages are properly completed and certified. If necessary, work with Fiscal staff to resolve outstanding financial issues.

• Perform special assignments and projects as necessary.

• Supervise a Program Aide, G-13.
o Determine and oversee assignment; set priorities and deadlines
o Approve leave and track time and attendance.
o Review, monitor, and evaluate performance; complete performance evaluations.
o Identify training needs and arrange for provision of training.

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

Name Tara Lucey

Telephone 518-474-2752

Fax 518-402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

Notes on ApplyingInterested & qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by the date indicated. Please include the Vacancy ID number in your response.