NOTE: Only candidates who have a permanent Administrative Contract Specialist or Comparable civil service title will be considered for an interview. Please Include your employee Identification Number (EIN) when applying and indicate in your cover letter if you are permanent Administrative Contract Specialist or in a comparable title.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship, of any kind, for any type of employment opportunity. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

THE AGENCY
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the future of New York City, working to create thriving and dynamic neighborhoods with access to housing and jobs, resilient infrastructure, and a vibrant public realm. The Department engages communities to develop inclusive plans, expands housing access and economic opportunity, and plans for long-term sustainability.

DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of hundreds of land use applications. The Department also advises on citywide strategic and capital planning, analyzes data, conducts policy analysis, and creates open data and civic engagement tools.

The Department of City Planning offers staff meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City and address some of its most pressing challenges. The Department values public service, collaboration, and creativity, and supports professional development. Learn more about DCP and view current job openings at www.nyc.gov/planning.

THE DIVISION
DCP’s Fiscal Division strives to improve the agency’s financial responsibility and operational effectiveness by providing information, analysis, and administrative and technical support to programs and divisions throughout the agency. The Fiscal team’s daily operations include, but are not limited to, grant management, accounting for both payable and receivables, budgeting, financial reporting, and procurement. Due to the relative size of DCP and its diverse funding composition, members of DCP’s fiscal team have direct exposure to a wide range of financial functions.

THE ROLE
The Department is currently seeking a dynamic individual to become the agency’s Agency Chief Contract Officer (ACCO). As the agency’s chief procurement leader, the ACCO will be focused on improving the agency’s responsiveness to procurement needs from its internal customers’ while ensuring absolute compliance with City rules and cost-effective purchasing principles. The position requires proficiency in analytics and the successful candidate will be able to collaborate with planners, senior management, and outside vendors. Certification as an NYC DACCO or ACCO is desired. This is a role where you supervise a team of 1-2 while advancing more complex procurements directly.

The ACCO is expected to demonstrate independent initiative, judgment, and decision-making ability in the day-to-day management of the agency’s procurement activities. The ACCO will also play a supporting role in the management of the agency’s budget, working closely with staff dedicated to Budget and Accounting functions.

The successful candidate will have the skill to work with groups of people to identify issues and solve problems, while harnessing the experience and knowledge of others to make solutions stick. The ACCO will lead DCP’s procurement activities. Over the next 18 months, can expect to work on:
- Ensure that all procurement staff have the proper training and follow all PPB rules
- Develop and launch an OTPS tracking tool for the use of procurement staff
- Prepare an RFS for environmental consulting services
- Lead contracting activities related to the completion of the agency’s Paperless Filing system
- Work with the accounting team to prepare monthly and quarterly OTPS reports
- Track and increase agency spending going to M/WBE vendors
- Manage Citywide procurement reporting
- Work closely with the Department’s Info. Technology division to manage spending on hardware, software and maintenance agreements, supervising all purchases.
- Tackle one-time procurement/business projects – like the re-imagining of the DCP Bookstore, or the printing of an updated Zoning Resolution and Zoning Handbook.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and manages the procurement process to ensure that all agency needs are reviewed and met in a timely manner
- Identifies potential vendors and negotiates purchases with vendors for agency needs
- Creates requests for bids and contracting documents for general purchases and prepares specifications and documents required for all solicitation methods
- Leads a team of trained staffers working on procurement and trains them to understand all PPB and other rules related to procurement
- Serves as the agency’s Agency Chief Contract Officer
- Manages the procurement of all services and leases through contracts
- Works with the agency’s Fiscal Officer and Accounting team to manage and report on the agency’s budget and spending
- Identifies and recommends policies and solutions to improve agency business functions
- Leads interdivisional teams and manages staff as required
- Works on other tasks and projects as directed

TO APPLY:
Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below:
1. Search for job ID number: 770934
2. Click on the job business title: Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO)
3. Click on “Apply” at the bottom of the posting

Note: All interested candidates must submit their applications via https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/. Applications via regular mail, fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship, of any kind, for any type of employment opportunity. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

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.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and labor unions.

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ADMIN CONTRACT SPECIALIST (PYR - 10095

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiations/management, business or public administration, contract community relations, or related fields; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or supervising professional personnel performing work in program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, business or public administration; or
2. A four year high school diploma, or its equivalent, and six years of full-time, professional, technical or administrative work experience in one or more of the fields cited above; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or supervising professional personnel as described in "1" above; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience as cited above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial or executive experience or experience supervising professional personnel as described in "1" above.

- Min 3 years of supervisory experience - Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills. - Experience with formal report creation and presentation skills - Experience using NYC Financial Management System (FMS) - High to expert proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. - Strong organizational and project management skills detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work both independently and as part of a team. - Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

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.