Position Information

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AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of

TitleSenior Purchasing Agent

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 Albany

Street Address 2 VanBuren Blvd., Bldg. 6

City Guilderland

StateNY

Zip Code12085

Job Specifics

Duties Description The DMV Purchasing Unit requires a Senior Purchasing Agent to handle oversight of the MWBE/SDVOB program, P-Card Administration, and Purchasing tasks.
Full knowledge of MWBE/SDVOB, NYS Purchasing guidelines, and NYS Finance Law is required.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

•Approve and review contract payments to ensure payments are within contract terms.

•Provide guidance on NYS Procurement Law and other regulations to facilitate the contract and procurement process.

•Review various types of procurements including, Invitations for Bid, Single/Sole source procurements, Request for Proposal, and MOUs to oversee reasonableness of price and vendor selection.

•Liaison with vendors and program administrators to describe the commodities and services required.

•Manage procurement of agency needs for commodities/services in accordance with rules, regulations, and agency policy.

•Compile data, draft, and submit quarter and annual MWBE/SDVOB reports to control agencies.

•Attend in-person and virtual ESD events.

•Internally promote the purchase of goods and services from MWBEs and SDVOBs.

•Work with Agency Staff and Vendors to provide the necessary Compliance reports.

•Review Vendor Diversity Practice Questionnaires.

•Work with the certified MWBE and SDVOB lists to ascertain the applicable goals.

•Work with Agency Staff and Vendors to draft waivers and in-year exclusions.

•Oversee the Agency’s Procurement Card Program.

•Publish contract and procurement requirements for bidders.

Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for this position, you must meet one of the following conditions:

1. Eligible for appointment from the Senior Purchasing Agent, G-23 eligible list

2. In a Senior Purchasing Agent, G-23 title eligible for reassignment

3. In a G-21 or higher title that meets criteria for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.

There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:
o Paid Leave
o Paid Holidays
o Pension
o Health Insurance
o Dental & Vision Coverage
o Flex Spending
o Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program
o Health Care Spending Account
o Tuition Assistance Programs
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
o Transportation Savings Program
o Employee Assistance Programs

For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs.

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

How to Apply

Name Rachel Manning

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Rachel.Manning@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

 

Notes on ApplyingSend a cover letter, referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting, along with your clear and concise resume stating your current Civil Service title, if applicable, and indicating how you believe you meet the qualifications for appointment.

Please note: Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility.