What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Compliance, Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer position at NYC Administration for Children's Services?
OPEN TO PERMANENT INCUMBENTS IN THE TTITLE OF ASSOCIATE CONTRACT SPECIALIST MAY APPLY.
The Bureau of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer within the Division of Finance is primarily tasked with overseeing, managing, and executing citywide contracts on behalf of the Agency while adhering to citywide guidelines, rules and regulations, and policies.
Bureau of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer within the Division of Finance is looking to hire an exceptional, highly motivated and detail oriented procurement professional to serve as the Director of Compliance for the Compliance team. The selected candidate will report to an Assistant Agency Chief Contracting Officer, and lead a team of six contract managers, procurement analysts and procurement coordinators as direct reports.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional writing and communication skills
Strong analytical and organization skills
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Ability to multi-task and adapt to a fast-paced work environment and changing needs and priorities
Why You Should Work For Us
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
Commitment To Equity
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.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
Minimum Qualifications
55a Program
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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/.
Residency Requirement
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.
Additional Information
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.
The Bureau of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer within the Division of Finance is primarily tasked with overseeing, managing, and executing citywide contracts on behalf of the Agency while adhering to citywide guidelines, rules and regulations, and policies.
Bureau of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer within the Division of Finance is looking to hire an exceptional, highly motivated and detail oriented procurement professional to serve as the Director of Compliance for the Compliance team. The selected candidate will report to an Assistant Agency Chief Contracting Officer, and lead a team of six contract managers, procurement analysts and procurement coordinators as direct reports.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
- Liaise with program areas within the agency to ensure procurements are in compliance with, Local Law 63 and Local Law 1, as well as other Local Laws that can affect programs’ contracting and procurement process.
- Draft and submit the Agency’s Local Law 63 plan to the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, to ensure all applicable contracts and amendments are included in the plan.
- Monitor contracts for compliance with MWBE goals.
- Provide advice and guidance to programs on the requirements of all the Local Laws that effect their contracts and their contracting plans.
- Monitor and track completion of Performance Evaluations in PASSPort.
- Review SAF forms for clarity.
- Assure housing searches are completed in a timely manner.
- Review PLA, Prevailing Wage and Hire NYC reports for accuracy and timely follow up and submission.
- Work with the Assistant ACCO to develop the annual agency LL63 Procurement Plan
- Develop and provide (refresher) training to new and existing staff, as necessary.
- Develop and update Tasks and Standards for staff and conduct performance evaluations annually.
- Work with Vendors, ACCO staff and Program Units in a professional manner.
- Coordinate staff assignments and track task performance and progress.
- Manage daily priorities and ensure timely task completion.
- Meet and confer regularly intracompany departments to ensure legal compliance.
- Work on special projects as assigned to enhance the work of the Bureau and to improve procurement services Agency-wide; ensure entry of prompt and accurate information as needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional writing and communication skills
Strong analytical and organization skills
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Ability to multi-task and adapt to a fast-paced work environment and changing needs and priorities
Why You Should Work For Us
- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
- a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
- additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
- a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- a tax-deferred savings program and
- a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
Commitment To Equity
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.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory professional, technical or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiations/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or
- A four year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent, and six years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical or administrative work experience in one or more of the fields cited above; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College credits obtained from an accredited college may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 college semester credits for one year of experience as described in "1" above.
55a Program
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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/.
Residency Requirement
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.
Additional Information
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.
Salary : $67,748 - $98,000
