*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

* This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Procurement Analyst civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title 4) employees who are reachable on the Procurement Analyst civil service list or a comparable civil service list.

Major Responsibilities

- Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing & Accounting, ensure agency procurement needs are optimally met.
- Conduct research and outreach to increase the vendor bidding pool.
- Assist vendors with registering in various city databases and with the Doing Business Accountability program and Environmentally Preferable Purchasing initiatives.
- Supervise market price research and comparisons to ensure that the Other Than Personal Spending (OTPS) budget is wisely spent.
- Help vendors navigate the PASSport system, Payee Information Portal, and Financial Management System (FMS).
- Assist in resolving vendor disputes.
- Prepare expenditure reports, train purchasing staff, and serve as a liaison with Borough/Bureaus and oversight agencies on vendor-related issues and compliance.
- Perform other procurement-related functions as assigned by the Director or Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO).

Work Location: Arsenal West, Manhattan

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 710540.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 710540 on your resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

PROCUREMENT ANALYST - 12158

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.

1. Understanding and working knowledge of the NYC Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules. 2. Strong organizational and analytical skills. 3. Superior oral and written communication and negotiation skills. 4. Strong desktop computer application knowledge and skills (MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel). 5. Ability to manage a wide range of projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. 6. Working knowledge of Passport and FMS.

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.

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 in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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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