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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/03/21

Applications Due12/16/21

Vacancy ID95197

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleContract Management Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $77770 to $98372 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 OPWDD

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment on Current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.

OR

Transfer: Candidates must have permanent competitive status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Duties Description Conducts the following tasks as they pertain to Grant contracts and the Grants Gateway System:
-independently reviews and recommends approval/disapproval of more difficult RFPs, IFBs, RFQ's, RFI's, RFA's, Sole/Single Source Procurements, and other related financial documents for fiscal and programmatic correctness, adherence to State policy, compatibility with agency programs and goals, availability of funds, and appropriateness of rates;
-submits procurement documents to the Office of the State Comptroller;
-performs on-site and central reviews of contract implementation and performance;
-monitors voucher payment process for assigned contracts;
-monitors purchasing process;
-proposes changes to existing program guidelines or assists in the development of new guidelines;
-participates in the bidder debriefing session;
-conducts or directs research into prevailing industry trends and prices;
-performs the full range of supervisory duties such as performance evaluations, time and attendance and staff training;
-conducts cost evaluations and prepares or assists with the preparation of cost evaluation reports;
-prepares preliminary reports and recommendations to approve or reject contracts;
-reviews procurement records to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and ensure proposed contracts represent the best value to New York State;
-analyzes and tracks Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) contract goals;
-drafts comprehensive program reports, components of reports, or report summaries;
-resolves problems identified by agency staff or vendors with the contract, RFPs, IFBs, RFQ's, RFI's, RFA's, Sole/Single Source Procurements, or other related financial documents;
-documents major or difficult issues or problems and refers them to higher level staff;
-drafts appropriate bid documents to ensure adherence to applicable rules, regulations and guidelines, and fiscal objectives;
-drafts written responses to interested parties on contract awards and contract status;
-provides guidance, technical assistance, and training to agency staff and/or potential bidder(s) to facilitate the contract and procurement processes, ensuring all control requirements are met;
-provides guidance to agency staff on the evaluation and selection process for various procurement methodologies to help prevent bid protests by unsuccessful bidders;
-evaluates bids and works with program to determine recommended awardee;
-ensures accurate execution of all documents needed for the procurement record;
-reviews contractor performance, including price adjustments, amendments, contract interpretation and contract compliance issues;
-reviews budget modifications and contract amendments to determine the impact on the contract and to ensure continued compliance with applicable regulations;
-develops model contracts to be used by the agency as a guideline for excellence in procurement methodology;
-recommends improvements to contract management related office policies and procedures;
-may develop solicitation documents such as scope of work, mandatory requirements, qualifications, and contract evaluation.

Additional Comments As of 10/12/2021 all OPWDD employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to mandatory weekly testing for COVID-19.•Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.•In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.•OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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

Name Barbara Thorpe

Telephone 518-473-4785

Fax 518-474-9902

Email Address OPWDD.sm.COrecruitment@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street OPWDD Personnel Office

44 Hollane Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and resume by 12/16/21. Please reference the above EOA #2021-174 in all correspondence.

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