Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleDirector of Contract Management (Contract Management Specialist 4)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $109956 to $138763 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the existing eligible list or eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a 52.6 eligible title at the Grade 29 or M-3 level.

Duties Description The Director of Contract Management reports to the Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Administration. The Director of Contract Management performs high-level managerial duties in carrying out the agency’s contracting functions as well as grants program. The Director of Contract Management has the following responsibilities:

- Supports the vision of the Commissioner and executive management by aligning the contract management function with the agency’s goals and objectives.

- Develops and implements policies and procedures for adaptation and/or implementation of statewide State Finance Law, Office of the State Comptroller and Division of the Budget guidelines, policies, laws, rules and regulations regarding contracting.

- Directs the agency’s grants programs which includes managing grants for legislative initiatives.

- Manages the most complex and difficult negotiations for priority contracts.

- Oversees vendor responsibility reviews of any contractor to whom a procurement, concessions, or grants related contract is proposed to be awarded.

- Exercises diplomacy in coordinating with agency program areas, park regions, and the Office of Information Technology Services on technology-focused procurement in order to further the agency’s efforts toward automation, standardization and implementation of technology to enhance the visitor experience.

- Manages a staff of approximately 40 employees located in the Albany Office and in the Regional Offices.

Additional Comments The candidate for this position must work well under pressure, be a self-starter, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

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

Contact Information

Name Brian Lee

Telephone 518-474-0453

Fax

Email Address Albany.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter in addition to a resume when applying.