StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleAssistant Purchasing Agent/Purchasing Agent Trainee; Central Office;

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $50678 to $64693 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 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

75 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive HELPS:
Trainee: A bachelor's degree.
Journey Level: A bachelor’s degree and one year of purchasing experience.

TRANSFER:
Candidates must have permanent status as an Assistant Purchasing Agent, Grade 14, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law into the Assistant Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Agent Trainee level.

55BC Opportunity:
Must meet the Non-Competitive minimum qualifications above and Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter and transcript with your response.

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Assistant Purchasing Agent, Grade 14, position within the Office of Financial Management, Bureau of Procurement Enterprise Services. The Bureau of Procurement Enterprise Services (BPES) provides contract management and procurement services to 24 facilities, OMH Central Office, OMH Cook Chill Production Center, and OMH Capital Operations.

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting, overseeing, and providing guidance on purchasing activities, operations, policies, laws, rules, and regulations for OMH Central Office and Psychiatric Centers.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Assist in the development of bid documents and administering the solicitation and evaluation processes;

* Conduct Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Quotes to obtain goods and services;

* Review/monitor and track assigned workload by using internal databases, project management tools, and SharePoint records as required;

* Perform a variety of functions related to contract management;

* Assist with special assignments and projects related;

* Purchase goods and services using appropriate procurement methodologies;

* Conduct analysis for establishing Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVOB) goals for contract and purchases;

* Analyze data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders;

* Utilize the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for contract and purchase transactions;

* Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The salary listed applies to candidates appointed to Assistant Purchasing Agent, SG-14. The salary for candidates appointed to Purchasing Agent Trainee starts at $46,529 and, for current New York State employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire.

The Bureau of Procurement Enterprise Services is conveniently located in independent offices on the grounds of the Capital District PC at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York. Guaranteed covered parking with exclusive employee entrance to office areas is available for $5/month.

Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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

Name Mary Jane McGuire

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #154084 in the subject line of your email when applying.

You are advised that should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.