ABOUT THE OFFICE:

The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety on criminal justice policy and is the mayor’s representative to the courts, district attorneys, defenders, and state criminal justice agencies, among others. The office designs, deploys and evaluates citywide strategies to drive down crime, reduce unnecessary arrests and incarceration, and improve the system’s fairness. MOCJ works with law enforcement and city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines, in an atmosphere of intense activity, and be able to elicit the same from subordinate staff. Strong knowledge of the Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal (PASSPort) system, Vendex, the Financial Management System (FMS), to retrieve and compile data into reports as required. Strong interpersonal skills which allow for effective direct communication with MOCJ officials, agency staff and oversight agencies to which the office relates. Strong knowledge of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules and the NYC Charter, as it relates to the oversight approval process. Excellent analytical ability & research skills. Possess problem solving, prevention and resolution skills. Excellent writing and computer skills

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1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

Knowledge of NYC Procurement Rules highly preferred, including use of FMS and PASSPort. Ability to independently work, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks and projects. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills (including Microsoft office Suite proficiency). Candidates will be expected to have strong organizational skills to track vendor performance over the course of the contract term including, but not limited to, reviewing programmatic and fiscal reports, conducting site visits and providing technical support to vendors.

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.