What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer position at New York City Office of Technology & Innovation?
The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more.
At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.
OTI is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to serve as Deputy ACCO in OTI’s ACCO Office. The successful candidate will have worked in a fast paced, large, complex agency and have extensive experience in managing City procurements and contract administration; in planning, coordinating, and overseeing major project infrastructure programs, contracts with major impact on the community and other important projects. Assist the ACCO to manage the contracting activity for various OTI divisions, including the completion of over a billion dollars of capital and operating contract registrations annually, using Federal, State, and City funding sources; and to put procurement-related initiatives, plans and actions into effect. Evaluate and approve important contract documents on behalf of the ACCO, to ensure conformity to the agency’s requirements and federal/state/city mandates. Ensure compliance with procedures of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB), Chapter 13 of the City Charter, the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS), and the requirements of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Development Program. Perform highly responsible supervisory work directing staff of several units that manages the engineering services contracts, construction and standard services procurements, projects that impact the community, MWBE Innovative procurements. Utilize PASSPort for processing, review and approval of documents, review of professional competence of proposers, budgetary information, etc. Provide technical advice and quality assurance; develop procedures for administration of contract and procurement activities. Consult with and advise the ACCO and agency superiors on procurement policies, and in determining the costs and timelines of projects, and resolving procurement issues.
The Deputy ACCO duties will include but are not limited to:
Day - Due to the necessary duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.
WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
TO APPLY
Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID# 748662
Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the current civil service list are eligible to apply.
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.
OTI participates in E-Verify
ADM PROC ANAL-NM FRM M1-3 - 8297A
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Skills
The preferred candidate should possess the following: Detailed knowledge of all procurement rules and procedures including the Procurement Policy Board Rules, NYS Office of General Services, Federal Acquisition Regulations and the NYC Comptroller’s Office experience with information technology and professional services contracts as well as OTI's current Citywide contract portfolio proficient use of word processing, spread sheets and vendor information systems organized, flexible and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines excellent interpersonal, communications, presentation, and superior writing skills team player who works well with technical and non-technical resources and ability to make decisions independently.
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.
Additional Information
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.
At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.
OTI is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to serve as Deputy ACCO in OTI’s ACCO Office. The successful candidate will have worked in a fast paced, large, complex agency and have extensive experience in managing City procurements and contract administration; in planning, coordinating, and overseeing major project infrastructure programs, contracts with major impact on the community and other important projects. Assist the ACCO to manage the contracting activity for various OTI divisions, including the completion of over a billion dollars of capital and operating contract registrations annually, using Federal, State, and City funding sources; and to put procurement-related initiatives, plans and actions into effect. Evaluate and approve important contract documents on behalf of the ACCO, to ensure conformity to the agency’s requirements and federal/state/city mandates. Ensure compliance with procedures of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB), Chapter 13 of the City Charter, the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS), and the requirements of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Development Program. Perform highly responsible supervisory work directing staff of several units that manages the engineering services contracts, construction and standard services procurements, projects that impact the community, MWBE Innovative procurements. Utilize PASSPort for processing, review and approval of documents, review of professional competence of proposers, budgetary information, etc. Provide technical advice and quality assurance; develop procedures for administration of contract and procurement activities. Consult with and advise the ACCO and agency superiors on procurement policies, and in determining the costs and timelines of projects, and resolving procurement issues.
The Deputy ACCO duties will include but are not limited to:
- Draft justifications for emergency procurements, and administrative phases of OTI contracts.
- Represent OTI at the MOCS ACCO meetings and various Oversight task force meetings, as well as State and Federal agencies.
- Chair important agency meetings with vendors that relate to procurements and contract issues.
- Perform other related managerial duties as required by the ACCO.
- In the temporary absence of the ACCO, perform managing and approval-level duties of that position, as delegated
- Review current processes within each unit and help identify improvements to the processes to reduce the cycle times of the respective procurements.
- Assist in the development of standard operating procedure manuals that assist in staff training.
- Assist in the re-configuration of the agency’s procurement system to ensure new requirements are captured for all types of procurement methods;
- Oversee special projects and initiatives as assigned.
Day - Due to the necessary duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.
WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
TO APPLY
Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID# 748662
Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the current civil service list are eligible to apply.
- Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.
OTI participates in E-Verify
ADM PROC ANAL-NM FRM M1-3 - 8297A
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or
- A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
The preferred candidate should possess the following: Detailed knowledge of all procurement rules and procedures including the Procurement Policy Board Rules, NYS Office of General Services, Federal Acquisition Regulations and the NYC Comptroller’s Office experience with information technology and professional services contracts as well as OTI's current Citywide contract portfolio proficient use of word processing, spread sheets and vendor information systems organized, flexible and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines excellent interpersonal, communications, presentation, and superior writing skills team player who works well with technical and non-technical resources and ability to make decisions independently.
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.
Additional Information
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.