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AgencyAging, Office for the

TitleContract Management Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $46529 to $77912 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent 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 2 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Minimum Qualifications CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4** of the Civil Service Law.*

**70.4 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of qualifying permanent service at the SG-11 or above AND possession of a bachelor’s degree AND standing on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible lists.

PCO Candidates: Individuals with a score of 100 or above on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list are encouraged to apply.

*Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18.

GENERAL PUBLIC CANDIDATES:
Individuals who possess a bachelor’s degree or higher AND have 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. If applying using your 55b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55b/c eligibility letter.

PCO Candidates: Individuals with a score of 100 or above on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list are encouraged to apply.

Successful completion of two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18.

Duties Description The selected candidate will be responsible for the contract administration activities pertaining to various agency programs including, but not limited to: Social Adult Day Services, Respite Services, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Independent Living Centers, Legislative Member Items, Grants-in-Aid, Naturally Occurring Retirement Community Programs (NORCs), Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and Foster Grandparent Program. Specific duties may include:

• Review, evaluate and obtain approval of contracts and purchase orders for various state and federal programs.
• Complete the review and approval of budget modifications, extensions, and other contract modifications.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor adherence to various funding requirements. Provide technical assistance to contractors in necessary areas.
• Function as an agency prequalification specialist: review and approve required information and documentation submitted by non-profit organizations looking to prequalify in the NYS Grants Gateway in order to contract with New York State.
• Review vendor responsibility questionnaires and follow up on relevant findings in order to make Vendor Responsibility determinations as required by the Office of the State Comptroller as part of the contract approval process.
• Work closely with Assistant M/WBE Specialist to ensure all assigned contracts meet the current agency/state M/WBE utilization goal of 30%. Have primary responsibility for ensuring that M/WBE goals for assigned contracts are met.
• Train and advise grantees on requirements of programs and related contracting issues. Provide technical assistance in preparation of funding applications and related documents, vouchering procedures, and appropriate recordkeeping.
• Supervise the work of subordinates in the performance of their functions (e.g., payment of claims, follow up activities to ensure timely closeout of contracts and reconciliation of accounts). Perform all related supervisory duties, including approving timesheets and work schedules, managing and prioritizing workloads and completing performance evaluations or probation reports.
• Work with program and other agency staff on an ongoing basis to jointly discuss and resolve problems or issues with the administration of contracts.
• Perform other related duties including preparation of ad hoc reports, participation in intra-agency work committees and development and implementation of new programs and related policies and procedures. May participate in development and/or review of Requests for Applications (RFA’s).
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Additional Comments NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/MH

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and/or resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.