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NY HELP Yes

Agency General Services, Office of

Title Contract Management Specialist 1 - VID 204806

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 35th Floor Corning Tower, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Duties Description • Prepare and place legal advertisements for bid solicitations and other procurements.• Oversee sale and/or distribution of construction plans and specifications to prospective bidders and other interested parties.• Conduct and/or participate in public bid openings.• Perform research, analysis, documentation as assigned by the senior managers.• Respond to questions, as required, from other D&C personnel, OGS Legal Services, OGS Finance, the NYS Office of the Attorney General, the NYS Office of the State Comptroller, other state agencies, vendors, and the public.• Communicate with prime contractors, subcontractors, OGS field and headquarters staff, and other state agencies regarding vendor responsibility requirements, informational needs, and status updates.• Perform other duties as assigned.Operational Needs:• Travel may be required (approximately 5%).

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)*, and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on their experience and education. Required experience:Six years of experience managing contracts and related budgets, including one or more of the following areas: negotiation with contractors and vendors; fiscal management, including bidding, payment, analysis, and fiscal reporting; contract development, including developing requests for proposals; contract execution, including securing signatory approval from control agencies; and monitoring and review of contract terms.**Contract Management Specialist level requirements: •Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): Four years of experience. •Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): Five years of experience. •Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18: Six years of experience. Substitutions:An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. ORApplicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.70.4 Transfer: Candidates must have one year or more of qualifying permanent service at the Grade 11 or above AND possession of a bachelor’s degree; AND standing on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible lists. PCO Candidates: Individuals with a score of 100 or above on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list are encouraged to apply.Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.The Office of the General Services (OGS) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OGS Design and Construction (D&C) will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting, they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OGS D&C employees may telecommute up to 4 days per pay period. This position is graded and offers a salary range from the hiring rate to the job rate for its designated grade. All hires begin at “Start Rate” unless prior state experience affords eligibility for a hiring step increase as determined by OSC.

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Name Human Resources/AG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.