Note: Only those serving in the permanent civil service title of Project Manager will be considered.
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.
The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Project Manager to join its Bureau of Technology Development & Systems (BTDS). BTDS is responsible for providing computer and technological support to ensure the proper functioning of the Fire Department’s operating and security systems, databases, hardware, applications, and programs. The Budget & Admin unit provides HR & Administration, Procurement, Budget, Contract Development and Capital Project Planning support to BTDS project managers. Reporting directly to the unit Director the incumbent’s primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: - Prepares documents required for procurement and coordinates the processing of purchase orders, and contract renewals particularly on the subject matter of IT hardware, software and maintenance and IT consultant related contracts and equipment purchases. - Maintains project management tracker of all transactions and expenditures. - Oversees the processing of receiving reports and approvals of invoices. - Follows established procedures to process orders in compliance with all NYC PPB Rules and in accordance with Comptroller’s Directives. - Processes OTI, DCAS direct orders and Non-Competitive MWBE Small Purchase Procurement. - Must be able to access and use FMS and PASSPORT and Microsoft Excel as needed with minimal supervisory assistance.

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1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or
3. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of the experience and/or college education as described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of credit will be given for each 30 semester credits of college education leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration.

The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge and experience of initiating MWBE small purchase requisitions in PASSPort, as well as utilizing and preparing DCAS contracts, and small / large purchase solicitations. Experience with PASSPort and FMS application systems. Knowledge of NYC PPB rules and Financial Directives. Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills. Must demonstrate proficiency in the use of EXCEL and Project Management tools.

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.