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AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleContract Management Specialist 3

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $90375 to $111316 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 Eligible for a lateral transfer, a 70.1 transfer, or a 52.6 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Duties Description Duties include, but are not be limited to, the following:
• Manage and supervise OTDA's commercial contracting and purchasing activities. Provide guidance, oversight and direction and develop skills and abilities of subordinate staff.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with various OTDA program areas, OTDA administrative support offices, and external control agencies to facilitate contracts and procurement processes and ensure all control and regulatory requirements are met.
• Deploy knowledge of various types of contracts, procedures, or requirements for contracting/procurement and the negotiation and administration of contracts. Address financial, contractual, and administrative requirements related to contracts/procurements in a timely manner.
• Participate in contract negotiations and encourage participatory decision making. Balance and validate conflicting information effectively and fairly. Participate in pre-bid conferences, bid debriefings and bid protests.
• Maximize procurement/purchasing opportunities with Minority Business Enterprise and Women’s Business Enterprise (M/WBE) as well as Service Disabled Veteran Business (SDVOB) to meet/exceed agency goals.
• Demonstrate skill and sound judgement in the resolution of procurement, contracting and payment issues. Conduct logical analysis, present alternatives and make sound and timely recommendations. Gather all the facts before acting. Adapt to changing circumstances and priorities. Be alert to potential problems in achieving goals and cope with unexpected events.
• Revise procedures and documents to be current with new legal and policy requirements as they become effective.
• Direct and participate in procurement and purchasing activities using the Business Service Center (BSC) and Statewide Financial Systems (SFS) and the SFS Enterprise Enhancement Initiative to implement business process changes for State procurement.
• Develop and promote procurement and contract process improvements when necessary and participate in Lean Projects and other process improvement initiatives. Foster positive work environment which encourages and supports good morale, and enthusiasm towards work.
• Provide feedback from the BCM perspective on legislative bills.
• Serve as the BCM unit Director in the Director’s absence, communicating with the Commissioner’s office and/or senior management as needed.
• Conduct special projects, as directed.

Additional Comments Appointment to this position is contingent upon the Division of the Budget approval to fill. You must be a current NYS employee to apply for this position. A full-time, 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 #18-176 when submitting your application.*** If submitting electronically, please reference posting #18-176 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.