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

The Capital Division at NYC Parks is responsible for managing the design, construction, and administration of capital projects to expand, improve, and revitalize these public spaces. These designs impact neighborhood growth, public health and fun in communities throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

Major Responsibilities
- Under general direction with wide latitude for independent judgment, review proposed procurement actions for compliance with relevant procurement laws and policies for the Capital Projects Division including the Procurement Policy Board Rules (PPB) and Local Law 1 of 2013.
- Solicit, review and prepare award and registration documents for complex, Agency priority construction and construction-related services under general direction and oversight from the Agency Chief Contracting Officer, Deputy ACCO, and the Director of Contracts.
- Draft, review, and process pre-solicitation reports, requests for bids or proposals, award recommendations, accounting documents, and registration submissions using PASSPort, FMS (the City’s financial management system), Parks’ proprietary capital project database and Microsoft Office software.
- Review proposals and vendor background information and make informed recommendations on bid responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and award pursuant to the PPB rules and other rules and policies.
- Lead bid openings and evaluations of bids, proposals, and contract amendments.
- Collaborate with vendors, oversight agencies, and technical support staff and act as a staff leader to efficiently conduct procurements including solicitation, award, contract execution and registration. Manage relationships and make recommendations to improve processes.
- Lead procurements from sourcing to registration through effective coordination with budget and project management staff. Assume responsibility over a portfolio of procurements and initiate status reports and updates to advise and inform management. Lead and collaborate cross-departmental and/or cross-agency teams to ensure project objectives are achieved and timelines met.
- Serve as an experienced liaison with the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS), the NYC Comptroller’s Office and other oversight agencies as necessary to solicit, award, and register capital contracts as required.
- Perform tracking and reporting of assigned procurement portfolio to senior management and assist in the supervision of procurements assigned to other teammates as requested.
- Assist Director and Deputy Director of Contracts with advanced contract management actions, reporting and relationship management.
- Develop senior-level strategic procurement reports and summaries by synthesizing contracting information and trends.
- Work with external partners to procure and register contracts in accordance with Agency policies and Procurement Policy Board Rules.
- Assist management in the performance of supervisory administrative functions in relation to the Agency’s procurement activities. Provide training and guidance to junior procurement employees.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 715489.

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# 715489 on your cover letter and 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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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

1. Familiarity with government procurement and capital design processes. 2. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, writing and presentation skills. 3. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize among competing needs and respond quickly to requests for information. 4. Excellent computer and organizational skills proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. 5. Experience with the FMS, Procurement Policy Board Rules, PASSPort and/or the NYC procurement process. 6. Comfort interfacing with senior officials and management.

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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