DOT is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to serve as Deputy ACCO in DOT’s ACCO Office. The successful candidate will have worked in a fast paced, large, complex agency and have extensive experience in managing City procurements and contract administration; in planning, coordinating, and overseeing major project infrastructure programs, contracts with major impact on the community and other important projects. Will assist the ACCO to manage the contracting activity for various DOT divisions, including the completion of over a billion dollars of capital and operating contract registrations annually, using Federal, State, and City funding sources; and to put procurement-related initiatives, plans and actions into effect. Evaluate and approve important contract documents on behalf of the ACCO, to ensure conformity to the agency’s requirements and federal/state/city mandates. Ensure compliance with procedures of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB), Chapter 13 of the City Charter, the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS), and the requirements of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Development Program. Perform highly responsible supervisory work directing staff of several units that manages the engineering services contracts, construction and standard services procurements, projects that impact the community, MWBE Innovative procurements, Agency Dispute Resolutions (ADR) and settlement claims. Utilize PASSPort for review and approval of documents, review of professional competence of proposers, budgetary information, etc. Provide technical advice and quality assurance; develop procedures for administration of contract and procurement activities. Consult with and advise the ACCO and agency superiors on procurement policies, and in determining the costs and timelines of projects, and resolving procurement issues. The candidate’s responsibilities will also include:
• Assisting the ACCO in project planning, scope development, examination of plans and specifications for engineering and construction, drafting justifications for emergency procurements, and administrative phases of DOT contracts.
• Representing DOT at the MOCS ACCO meetings and various Oversight task force meetings, as well as State and Federal agencies.
• Chairing important agency meetings with vendors that relate to procurements and contract issues.
• Performing other related managerial duties as required by the ACCO.
• In the temporary absence of the ACCO, perform managing and approval-level duties of that position, as delegated.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A master’s degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
Relevant experience in public or business administration, serving in a responsible managerial or senior supervisory capacity. Extensive knowledge in government procurement procedures, PPB Rules, Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) guidelines, and other relevant rules and regulations. An experience with approval level in PASSPort and FMS is also preferred.
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.
To Apply
All resumes to be submitted electronically. Please visit www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for the Job ID#596925. Current City employees please log into Employee Self Service, follow the Careers link and search for the Job ID#596925. Most Public Libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personnel inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget approval. For more information visit www.nyc.gov/dot.
Public Svc 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 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.
POSTING DATE
08/18/2023
POST UNTIL
08/31/2023
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.