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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/06/18

Applications Due09/27/18

Vacancy ID58677

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleContract Management Specialist 1, Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, Box CFO-353/20705

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 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 Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Contract Administration Unit

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have 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), the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO), or the Contract Management Specialist 1 eligible lists may be considered for appointment. 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.

Section 70.1 or Section 5.26 Transfer to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-13 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For more information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.

Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 Transfer to Contract Management Specialist 1: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 52.3 of the Civil Service Law. For more information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.

Section 70.4 Transfer to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1: Candidates may be eligible for nomination for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 if they are a current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title salary grade 11 or higher AND have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Trainee Transition (PATT) eligible lists AND possess a bachelor’s degree.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department is seeking candidates for a Contract Management Specialist 1 position in the Contract Administration Unit. This Unit is responsible for preparing contracts and overseeing the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), single and sole source requests, and other procurement and purchasing instruments. Under the direction of a Contract Management Specialist 2, duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare contracts and assist in various aspects of contract approval and administration;
• Work with program office staff to develop RFPs, RFIs, IFBs, 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 contract 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 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. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.

This position may be filled as a traineeship. The salary above applies to candidates appointed to Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18. The salary for candidates appointed to Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 starts at $42,986 and, for current New York State employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship in order to advance to the journey level title and salary.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $71,980 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 27, 2018 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-353) of the position in the subject line of your email and 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 September 27, 2018 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-353) of the position in the subject line of your email and letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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