Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleContract Management Specialist 1 /Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS) - Taconic

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Dutchess

Street Address Taconic Regional Office

9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

StateNY

Zip Code12580

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of a Contract Management Specialist 2, this Contract Management Specialist 1 or Trainee 1/2 within the Capital Bureau will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following job duties:

• Reviews Bureau contracting/purchases for fiscal, procurement and programmatic correctness; adherence to Agency policy; compatibility with agency programs and goals, availability of funds; and appropriateness of fees.
• Submits procurement documents to the Office of the State Comptroller, performs on-site and central reviews of contract implementation and performance, and monitors voucher payment process for assigned contracts and purchasing processes.
• Evaluates program needs and performance; prepares or assists with preparing reports to ensure that all applicable laws, rules, and regulations are adhered to and that proposed purchases/contracts represent “best value” to New York State.
• Assists with preferred source purchasing to meet Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) requirements.
• Completes work related to prevailing wage, certified payrolls, Program Report Codes (PRC) codes, insurance requests, and requests for quotes (RFQ’s).
• Performs routine administrative processes associated with contracts.
• Reviews contractor performance and compliance.
• Monitors contracts for contract modifications or amendments.
• Develops requisitions and purchase orders.
• Recommends improvements to contract management related office policies and procedures.
• Ensures the availability of funds and appropriateness of rates.
• Reviews Bureau budget modifications to determine the impact on programs and purchasing to ensure continued compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provides feedback and training to agency staff to help develop successful and compliant requests/contracts.
• Interacts and corresponds with stakeholders regarding status of applications, orders, refunds, and other bureau transactions, and associated data management.
• Reviews budget modifications and contract amendments to determine the impact on the contract and to ensure compliance with regulations as applicable.
• Assists with training new staff on policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:

NY HELPS or 55-b/c Qualifications:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, Non-Statutory (NS) Equated (EQ) to Salary Grade (SG) 14:
Four years of 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.

If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications in your application and at your interview.

The advanced placement qualifications are:
Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2, NS EQ SG 16:
Five years of 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.

Contract Management Specialist 1, SG 18:
Six years of 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.

NOTE: At the agency’s discretion, advanced placement to the Trainee 2 or Journey level may be possible depending on education and pending Civil Service.

An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate** may substitute for six years of experience.

**Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the Department of Civil Service’s 55-b/c Program, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/ for more information.

Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:
A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 12 or higher and have a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility. The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as Contract Management Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Contract Management Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2 eligible list for this location.

52.6 or 70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 11 or higher (for 70.1), or Grade 12 or higher (for 52.6). The service must be in a title that Civil Service has deemed transfer eligible to the position.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

70.4 Transfer Qualifications:
At least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Grade 12 or higher, a bachelor’s or higher degree**, and a passing score on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam. Note: Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title.

Additional Comments Depending on each applicant's experience and/or current salary if employed by New York State already, the appointment may be made to the Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2, or the Contract Management Specialist 1 titles. Included below is a breakdown of the salary at each level of the traineeship:

• Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, SG-14: ($53,764-$68,630)
• Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2, SG-16: ($59,994-$76,359)
• Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18: ($66,951-$85,138)

Appointees who work in Dutchess County will receive an additional $2,000 annual mid-Hudson adjustment.

For the duration of the **NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a permanent, 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 compete in an examination. 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.

Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.


Benefits:

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:

• PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.

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

How to Apply

Name Kim Wallace

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by April 15, 2026, and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov

You must include “CMS 1 – Capital - VID #212943 ” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.