Contracting Officer

Job Title

The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $73,419 - $91,394. This position is only open to candidates who are permanent (not provisional) in the civil service title of administrative procurement analyst, NM.

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal representation and advice to the Commissioner and all divisions at ACS. OGC identifies areas of legal vulnerability and coordinates with other Divisions to ensure compliance with court orders, consent decrees, and other legal and regulatory mandates. OGC also works closely with the NYC Law Department to minimize risk and avoid litigation and defend ACS in class action and individual lawsuits. OGC is comprised of six legal units and two non-legal units. The Office of Procurement manages the procurement of ACS's contracts for human and non-human services. In conformance with the City's Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules and in close consultation with divisional staff, Procurement staff prepare and coordinate RFPs, competitive sealed bids, negotiated acquisitions and small purchases, and shepherd contract awards through the City's multi-step registration process, which includes approval by several internal divisions and external oversight agencies. In addition, Procurement staff process contract renewals, extensions, and other amendments.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (DACCO), and the Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ADACCO), the responsibilities of the Contracting Officer will include, but are not limited to :

• Processing procurements in PassPort, such as Competitive Sealed Bids / Proposals, Negotiated Acquisitions / Extensions, Contract Amendments / Renewals, Governmentto-Government Procurements, NYS Office of General Services Intergovernmental Procurements, Lease Agreements, Preferred Source Procurements, OTI and DCAS Task and Change Orders.
• Collaborating and coordinating with all stakeholders involved in the procurement process, and generating reports as needed.
• Conducting research and compiling information from vendors to draft and finalize responsibility determination reports, using PASSPort.
• Ensuring that procurement documents are accurately prepared and adhering to the Rules of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB).
• Ensuring completion of post-registration archiving tasks, including scanning, printing, and filing.

Additional Information Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or 2. A combination of education and / or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above. Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in ""1" above.

Preferred Skills

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.