Under the general direction of the supervisor of the Purchasing Unit, the selected candidate will be responsible for, with some latitude for decision making, the supervision of a group of storerooms at various Housing Authority locations, ensuring locations are maintained to effectively service the development’s community. In addition, candidate will liaise with community developments to process purchasing needs as related to goods and services.

Duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

- Assist in purchasing goods, services and/or construction for their assisted group of neighborhood developments.
- Provide necessary vendor management on purchasing order status for community developments.
- Advise and assist operational, technical, and professional staff members in the process of managing contracts services for the improvement of the community they are serving.
- Work across departments to assist in ascertaining community development needs as it relates to purchasing.
- Provide timely customer service to community development requestors as well as internal stakeholders.
- Review purchasing borough community development Oracle queue and process assigned borough requisitions or requested expedited community related requisitions.
- Coordinate all storeroom procedures and activities internally; conduct and participate in training of subordinates.
- Assist with the MWBE and Section 3 to ensure viable opportunities are utilized within the community.
- Assist with monitoring of purchasing trends for and liaising with Procurement staff for developing contractual needs for the enhancement of the development.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Troubleshoot purchasing issues.

Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

- Established proficiency in advanced functions of Microsoft Office - Strong written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to interact with all levels of management - Strong coordination, analytical, organizational and presentation skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing assignments to meet deadlines - Ability to take initiative, problem solve, work independently and within a team environment - Interest and experience in City government, procurement, policy and/or operations preferred

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/.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.