Contract Management Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS

Contract Management Specialist 1

The Contract Management Specialist 1 position within the Good Faith Efforts team of the Bureau of Contract & Grant Development, Division of Fiscal Management assists with the ongoing implementation of the Department's Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program and provides guidance to Department divisions in an effort to increase the agency's overall MWBE utilization.

Day to day activities include but are not limited to :

• Review contract routing packages and spending requests prior to execution to set MWBE goals.
• Investigate MWBE availability for procurements by utilizing the MWBE Certified directory database and other available resources.
• Promote and encourage use of MWBEs in all applicable areas of procurement.
• Participate in the development, analysis, and completion of ESD quarterly reports.
• Assist Department's prime contractors and MWBE companies to comply with program regulations and contract requirements and promote resolutions to problems encountered in MWBE-EEO Program implementation.
• Assist prime contractors, MWBE subcontractors, and grantees with meeting their good faith efforts, engage MWBE firms, complete required documents, submit reports, waivers, and other requests as applicable.
• Provide outreach and assistance to Department's staff and control agencies in furtherance of the Department's overall MWBE program.
• Track contract compliance and maintain contract records in the New York State Contract System.
• Provide assistance to contractors with the New York State Contract System.
• Determine and track MWBE and EEO compliance status on Department contracts.
• Review and approve MWBE Utilization Plans submitted by contractors.
• Attend MWBE outreach events.

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, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. 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 with 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.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree. Please submit a copy of degree or transcripts with your resume. Candidates may also be eligible via the following :

Must have bachelor's degree.

Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including :

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.