What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator position at New York County District Attorney's Office?
Job Description Division / Unit : Procurement and Contract Management Unit Position Title : Contract Administrator Civil Service Title : Community Coordinator Salary Range : $72,000 - $84,872 Position Summary The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Contract Administrator in its Procurement and Contract Management Unit.
In this position, the Contract Administrator is responsible for drafting Requests for Proposals, Bid Documents, contract terms and conditions for the Department's needs, in accordance with current City, State and Federal regulations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Manage and process all aspects of procurement from inception to completion.
- Applying critical and strategic thinking to assist DANY staff to meet project goals.
- Draft clear and concise Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Competitive Sealed Bid (CSB) specifications, related scopes of work, and contract documents.
- Develop and maintain templates for commonly used specifications, solicitations, and contract documents.
- Draft and edit policies, procedures, memoranda, and other written materials, as directed.
- Regularly meet with essential staff to identify potential areas of specification or scope of work improvements.
- Negotiate and draft contract terms and conditions that meet the objectives of the Office, including adherence to performance goals, as well as budget constraints applicable to individual contracts.
- Provide technical expertise to contractors in the development stages of their contracts.
- Update specifications and terms for renewal or amended contracts.
- Review specifications prepared in-house and by consultants or other City, State, and Federal agencies, for consistency, clarity, completeness, accuracy, and compliance with current policies and procedures.
- Research technical materials and products for scope drafting.
- Provide technical assistance and corrective action to underperforming contractors as necessary.
- Responsible for processing invoices, obtain proper approvals, encumber funding, budget expenses and project future expenses.
- Attend project meetings and serve as Unit liaison at program and project meetings.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned. In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following :
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college; and
- Procurement in public or private enterprises with 2 - 5 years of experience.
Salary will be dependent on skills, requirements, and relevant experience. Preferred Requirements / Skills :
Telework is currently available. Additional Information :
In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2.
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3.
Education and / or experience which is equivalent to \"1\" or \"2\" above.
However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in \"1\" above. Public Svc Loan Forgiveness :
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The Office's Professional Staff perform a variety of key functions, including supporting the Trial Division, Investigation Division, Special Victims Division, Pathways to Public Safety Division, and Appeals Division, which handles all the Office's matters in state and federal appellate courts. Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions.
Our Professional Staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development. The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce.
Given the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds is critical.
The Office seeks to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve.
To that end, all applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.
These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.About the Team The Professional Staff Recruitment Team at DANY supports the Office's initiatives to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the community that we serve.
We seek employees that are interested in a career in the public sector and will support the Office's initiative of delivering One Standard of Justice for All. For questions or inquiries, please contact Recruitment@dany.nyc.gov.
Salary : $72,000 - $84,872
