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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/31/17

Applications Due08/21/17

Vacancy ID42669

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleContract Management Specialist 1, Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, Box CFO-305/00029

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $55494 to $70566 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 Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Contract Administration Unit

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Contract Management Specialist 1.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the New York State Education Department’s Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible list, the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, or the Contract Management Specialist 1 eligible list may be considered for appointment.

§70.1 or §52.6 Transfer to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-13 or above deemed eligible for transfer under §70.1 or §52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

§70.1 or §52.6 Transfer to Contract Management Specialist 1: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under §70.1 or §52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

§70.4 Transfer to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for §70.4 transfer to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 if they possess a bachelor’s degree AND one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or above AND standing on the PCO or PATT eligible lists.

NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $70,566 based on annual performance advances.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Chief Financial Officer’s Contract Administration Unit (CAU) is seeking applicants for a Contract Management Specialist 1 position. The CAU is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), evaluation instruments, single and sole source requests, and other procurement and purchasing instruments. Under the direction of a Contract Management Specialist 2, major responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work with program office staff to develop RFPs, RFIs, IFBs, evaluation instruments, single and sole source requests, and other procurement instruments, ensuring that procurement documents and processes meet legal and regulatory requirements;
• Serve as a Department liaison on procurement matters with Office of the State Comptroller and other State agencies;
• Provide advice and assistance to Department program managers with focus in the areas of compliance with State finance and procurement laws, regulations and policies;
• Assist in various aspects of contract preparation, contract approval, and other areas of procurement and contract administration;
• Assist with Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise compliance review and tracking; and
• Perform other projects and assignments, as needed.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointee’s negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Transfers to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 and appointments from the PATT or the PCO lists require successful completion of a two-year traineeship which leads to the title of Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18. The salary above applies to candidates appointed to Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18. The hiring rate for candidates appointed to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 starts at $42,143, and for current NYS employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 21, 2017 to omsjobs@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (CFO-305/00029) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 21, 2017 to omsjobs@nysed.gov. (Email submissions preferred.) You must include the Box number (CFO-305/00029) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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