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City of New York

Goods & Services Procurement Section Unit Lead

City of New York, Suffolk, Virginia, United States, 23437


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) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, 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's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.

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.

Under the general direction, the selected candidate will serve as the Unit Lead of the Purchasing Unit under the Goods & Services Procurement Section in the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT). In this capacity, he/she will be responsible for assisting on planning, directing, maintaining, and evaluating the performance of staff employees serving in the titles of Procurement Analyst and Associate Staff Analyst. These employees are engaged in procurement process and approval for small purchase of goods and services for BWT. The selected candidate will assist to initiate and manage requirement contracts for equipment and goods purchases. In addition, he/she will be assisting the section chief on budget planning and budget management for BWT small purchases and requirement contracts. He/She will also be responsible on initiating new or replacement master contracts of equipment and parts purchasing to meet the needs of BWT’s operations.

Job Task/Duties

Under direction of Goods and Services Procurement Section Chief, supervises and oversees daily operations of the Purchasing Unit.Develops implements and maintains procedures, processes and data management systems for contract and procurement activities.Reviews and approves specifications before initiating requisitions to meet the agency’s requirements.Monitors the bureaus DMSS, PASSPort and FMS interface relating to purchase order/P-Card to ensure compliance with spending initiatives.Prepares and updates reports for upper management and provide recommendations for corrective actions. Assists to initiate new procurement improvements.Serves as Bureau’s Liaison with bureau Legal Affairs, the ACCO Office, Budget, Payments & Accounting, as well as other bureaus, office and agencies related to procurement activities.Demonstrates knowledge of and support for EEO standards and procedures.Promotes a workplace free from safety hazards, and ensure that employees adhere to, and comply with, environmental, health and safety (EH&S) laws, rules, and regulations, and the policies, standards and procedures outlined in the DEP Employee Environmental, Health and Safety Handbook.

Minimum Qualifications

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; orAn 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; orA 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; orA 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.

Preferred Skills

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written, and analytical skills.Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access queries and reports is a plus.Working knowledge of procurement functions, entering, and retrieving data from automated information systems, PASSPort, and Financial Management System (FMS), is preferred.Strong contract management and administration skills overseeing and negotiating contracts.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Valid New York State driver license.

55a 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 Service 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

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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