Program Description: The Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO) within the Division of Finance is seeking to hire an exceptional, highly motivated, detailed-oriented Agency Attorney IV to perform duties of an Assistant ACCO. The successful candidate will have worked in a fast-pace, complex agency and have extensive experience successfully managing competitive procurements.

Job Description: As the Agency Attorney, you will coordinate with Divisions regarding their procurement planning actions, Negotiate draft, and edit intricate and significant solicitation documents and contracts. Review, revise, and approve agreements prepared by other professional staff and all procurement activities in full compliance with New York City Procurement Rules and Laws and in accordance with procedures established in the DOHMH ACCO's Office.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
As the Assistant Agency Chief Contracting Officer (AACCO), Competitive Procurements, your duties will include, but not be limited to the following: Coordinate with Divisions regarding their procurement planning.

- Negotiate, draft and edit intricate and significant solicitation documents and contracts. Review, revise, and approve agreements prepared by other professional staff.

- Ensure that procurements meet the Agency's needs and that all relevant rules and laws are followed when processing competitive procurements, including compliance with Local Law 63, Local Law 1, and other rules and laws that impact the procurement process

- Ensure that solicitation documents contain relevant language regarding MWBE participation goals, Project Labor Agreements, Prevailing Wage, HIRE NYC, and other pertinent requirements.

- Serve as a member of the ACCO/Assistant Commissioner's Senior Management Team. Lead Directors, Procurement Contributors, and/or Solicitation/Specification Writers in the full array of procurement activities, from Pre-Solicitation through contract award and registration to ensure the integrity of the procurement process. Advise the ACCO/DACCO on issues concerning solicitation, award, administration, and termination of contracts.

- Review incoming Contract Action Requests (CARs) to ensure that the solicitation method, proposed contract term, and total contract amount are appropriate and assign to staff.

- Supervise and monitor staff performance. Ensure that staff continuously receives necessary updates and training to successfully complete their work. Develop and implement creative solutions to manage a demanding workload.

- Work with staff, program personnel, and the Office of the General Counsel to ensure procurements meet the needs of the Department. Address and follow-up on outstanding issues.

- Represent the ACCO at public hearings, meetings with Agency personnel, and meetings with oversight agencies to facilitate the development, review, and approval of procurement actions.

- Conduct difficult and involved negotiations on behalf of the Agency.

- Utilize PASSPort, Accelerator, DOHMH's internal tracking systems, and other systems for the review, approval, and processing of solicitations, RFIs, Responsibility Determinations, PSRs, and RFAs.

- Oversee the administration of the competitive procurement process, including issuance of solicitations, pre-bid meetings, issuance of addenda receipt of bids, bid opening, determinations of responsiveness, proposal evaluation, BAFOs and clarifications.

- Review proposed legislation, rules and regulations. Draft internal procedures to ensure compliance.

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:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

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.

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

New York City residency is not required for this title.

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.

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