***IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, i.e. probationary, Procurement Analyst will be considered. ***
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.5 million NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day to protect the environment and the city’s surrounding waterways.
The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the city. This includes 14 Wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.
Job Purpose: Within BWT, the Budget Planning and Management Section is responsible for managing the Bureau’s Capital Budget and the Other Than Personnel Services (OTPS) expense budget. The Bureau’s ten-year capital budget is currently $8.4B and the annual expense budget for the Bureau is almost $300M. The Deputy Section Chief will assist the Section Chief in overseeing and delivering the activities of the Budget Planning and Management Section.
Job Tasks/Duties:
1. Support the Section Chief in supervising Section staff in carrying out the duties of the Section and seeks to develop staff competencies and expertise.
2. Supports development and management of the 4- and 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, including liaising across the Bureau to establish funding needs and schedule targets as well as managing change and tracking of fiscal year targets and the CP process for contract procurements.
3. Supports management of the OTPS budget, including management of the budget across over 100 discreet budget codes (budget modifications and encumbrances) and annual exercises, including: the Spending Plan, the Accrual Exercise and the Requests for New Funding.
4. Liaises with staff across the Bureau to obtain budget projections, to assess funding needs and to resolve issues (e.g. payments and change orders).
5. Liaises with central DEP oversight functions, including the offices that oversee the capital program and the expense budget as well as the Agency Chief Contracting Office.
6. Supports DEP in coordination with and responding to inquiries from OMB.
7. Supports the development of monthly reports on Budget Status, Issues and ad hoc budgetary reports and dashboards.
8. Assists the Section Chief in overseeing Section utilization of City and Agency budget management systems, including FMS, PASSPort, and PACT.
9. Supports development of Standard Operating Procedures and training materials for Section activities.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time professional experience in procurement of goods, services, construction or construction-related services, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract negotiation/management; or
2. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, and 18 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience as described in 1 above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two and one-half years of satisfactory full time professional experience as described in 1 above; or
4. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to 1, 2, or 3 above. College education may be substituted for professional experience under 2 or 3 above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 6 months of the experience described in 1 above.
SPECIAL NOTES:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described in “1” above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level II or two additional years of the experience described in “1” above, at least one year of which must have been supervisory, or spent performing professional procurement duties equivalent to those performed at Assignment Level III.
Preferred Skills
1. Familiar with Financial Management System (FMS)
2. Familiar with sPACT
Additional Information
Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For additional information about DEP, visit www.nyc.gov/dep.
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55-a 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 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 .
Hours/Shift
35 hours per week
Work Location
96-05 Horace Harding Expressway, 2nd floor
Corona, NY 11368
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.
Recruitment Contact
Recruitment Contact: Grace Pigott
Recruitment Email: recruit@dep.nyc.gov
POSTING DATE
08/13/2023
POST UNTIL
Until Filled
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.