What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Officer position at NYC Careers?
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Procurement Analyst II for a position with the Contracting Unit within the Management Services and Budget Directorate located at either in Valhalla, NY or Kingston, NY. The Bureau of Water BWS Contracting Unit is responsible for supporting the Bureau’s contract procurement and contract management efforts for all agreements valued at over $100,000.
Under general supervision, of the Bureau Chief Contracting Officer, the Procurement Analyst II will serve as a Procurement Officer and work with Bureau and Agency staff to develop, submit, and procurement actions for existing contracts and agreements for the Bureau of Water Supply. Specific duties include:
This position will require regular travel to offices located in Valhalla, Kingston and Queens, New York.
(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position)
The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Procurement Analyst II for a position with the Contracting Unit within the Management Services and Budget Directorate located at either in Valhalla, NY or Kingston, NY. The Bureau of Water BWS Contracting Unit is responsible for supporting the Bureau’s contract procurement and contract management efforts for all agreements valued at over $100,000.
Under general supervision, of the Bureau Chief Contracting Officer, the Procurement Analyst II will serve as a Procurement Officer and work with Bureau and Agency staff to develop, submit, and procurement actions for existing contracts and agreements for the Bureau of Water Supply. Specific duties include:
- Being responsible for drafting, reviewing and tracking contract submissions and similar agreements for the Bureau of Water Supply.
- Preparing various reports distributed to Bureau of Water Supply senior staff and project managers including status reports on contract procurements, payment tracking, etc.
- Traveling throughout the 2,000 square mile watershed, utilizing a New York City vehicle, to fulfill this position.
This position will require regular travel to offices located in Valhalla, Kingston and Queens, New York.
(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position)
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time professional experience in procurement of goods, services, construction or construction-related services, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract negotiation/management; or
2. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, and 18 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two and one-half years of satisfactory full time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
4. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience under “2” or “3” above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 6 months of the experience described in “1” above.
SPECIAL NOTES:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described in "1" above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level II or two additional years of the experience described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been supervisory, or spent performing professional procurement duties equivalent to those performed at Assignment Level III.
2. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, and 18 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two and one-half years of satisfactory full time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
4. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience under “2” or “3” above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 6 months of the experience described in “1” above.
SPECIAL NOTES:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described in "1" above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level II or two additional years of the experience described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been supervisory, or spent performing professional procurement duties equivalent to those performed at Assignment Level III.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with New York City Procurement Policies and Procedures
- Strong working knowledge in NYC Database systems such as FMS, PIP, PASSPort
- Strong writing/communication skills
- Detailed oriented
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to track and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work well with others to resolve issues
- Strong record keeping skills
- Basic mathematical abilities
- Problem solving skills
- Driver’s license valid in the State of New York
- Ability to travel, as necessary, to other BWS locations
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Valhalla is a hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, NY approximately 28 miles from mid-town Manhattan.
Kingston is a City in Ulster County, New York approximately 90 miles north of New York City.
Valhalla is a hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, NY approximately 28 miles from mid-town Manhattan.
Kingston is a City in Ulster County, New York approximately 90 miles north of New York City.
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55-a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Hours/Shift
35 Hours per week / Day shift
Work Location
Valhalla
465 Columbus Avenue Valhalla, NY 10595
Kingston
71 Smith Avenue Kingston, NY 12401
465 Columbus Avenue Valhalla, NY 10595
Kingston
71 Smith Avenue Kingston, NY 12401
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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