Contract Management Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS)

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Reporting to a Contract Management Specialist 2, G-23, the Contract Management Specialist 1/Trainee 1 (CMS 1) will be an entry level role in ongoing procurements and contract transactions. Initially, the CMS 1 will be expected to learn New York State procurement laws, regulations, policies and best practices to assist in conducting Request for Proposals (RFPs) and other procurements. Daily utilization of the Statewide Financial System (SFS), to facilitate contract administration, will be required. Ongoing education in how to best use SFS is a must. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following activities: • Ensure that all grant procurements (RFPs, Single and Sole Source for Not-For-Profit entities) support OTDA’s mission and conform to OTDA policies, State Finance Law and OGS procurement guidelines; • Use SFS to review bids, develop contracts and amendments, create the contract package tool, pre-qualify vendor document vaults, and other contract related activities; initiative must be taken to contact the SFS Help Desk as needed.• Coordinate the contract approval process;• Work with State control agencies to obtain approval of procurements and contracts;• Maximize Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) participation in contracts; • Assist with education of program areas;• Monitor contracts and RFPs to ensure compliance with MWBE goals;• Monitor and review contract payments;• Review contract vouchers to ensure that all contract work submitted for payment is compliant with the contract terms and work with staff in Program, as well as Finance and Budget to resolve payment issues; • Review approved spending plans.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS: For Trainee 1: Four 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; monitoring and review of contract terms.Substitution: 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.For Trainee 2: Five 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; monitoring and review of contract terms.Substitution: 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.For the Full Performance Level: 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; monitoring and review of contract terms.Substitution: 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.OR55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Information about the 55b/c program can be found here: QUALIFICATIONS: Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments A contingent permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to [email protected] and reference posting #26-026. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.Salary for Trainee 1 starts at $53,764Salary for Trainee 2 starts at $59,994NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. In alignment with New York State’s Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.

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