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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/21/22

Applications Due12/15/22

Vacancy ID117209

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleContract Management Specialist 4

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $116686 to $147256 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 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

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 Contract Management Specialist 4 will report to the Director of Financial Administration. The Contract Management Specialist 4 will manage and oversee activities and staff related to the processing of various types of procurements, including but not limited to complex purchases, commodity purchases and service contracts.

• Direct staff and develop, review and negotiate complicated contracts and purchases, Requests for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, Sole/Single Source Procurements and other related financial documents.
• Oversee the development, bidding and submission of procurement documents to the State’s control agencies for final review and approval;
• Oversee compliance with contract terms and conditions, federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and payment criteria;
• Resolve the more complex and difficult complaints and conflicts regarding contract execution, development and amendments.
• Develop and implement training programs on procurement procedures and guidelines;
• Develop long-range procurement goals and work plans for the agency;
• Maintain strong working relationships within the Unit/Bureau and with other agency staff;
• Act as a liaison between contract users, vendors and control agencies;
• Ensuring the continuing development and implementation of modern procurement methods and documents.
• Train and supervise staff as necessary in the planning and development of procurement methods and documents.

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.

Name Lynne Harting

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. Include CMS4 in subject line.

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