Assistant Agency Chief Contracting Officer of Compliance

Assistant Agency Chief Contracting Officer of Compliance

Full-time

Agency : DEPT OF HEALTH / MENTAL HYGIENE

Job Category : Finance, Accounting, & Procurement

Job Description

Administrative Contract Specialist - NON-MGRL Former M1 / M2-1009A Multi-Civil Service Title Recruitment Strategy : Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT SPECIALIST OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING COMPARABLE TITLES : ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST, HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER OR ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER The Bureau of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer within the Division of Finance is primarily tasked with procuring citywide contracts on behalf of the Agency while adhering to citywide guidelines, rules, regulations, and policies. The Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer is seeking a highly motivated and detailed oriented exceptional professional to serve as Assistant Agency Chief Contracting Officer (AACCO) of Compliance. The successful candidate will have worked in a fast-paced, complex environment. The AACCO will train, lead, and supervise staff who manage the Agency's compliance with rules and executive orders related to Vendor Performance Evaluations, Local Law 63, PLA, as well as other New York City Local Laws. The AACCO of Compliance will also be responsible for the review and approval of potential subcontractors. Additionally, the AACCO will :

• Serve as a member of the ACCO / Assistant Commissioner's senior management team. Advise the ACCO / DACCO on issues concerning compliance and subcontractor approvals.
• Lead Directors and Analysts in the full array of compliance activities to ensure compliance with local laws.
• Supervise and monitor staff performance to ensure work is processed timely and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Ensure that staff receive necessary updates and training to successfully complete their work. Liaise with all program areas within the agency about subcontracting and Local Law 63, as well as other Local Laws, and develop strategies to ensure the Agency remains in compliance.
• Provide advice and guidance to programs regarding their compliance activities.
• Address and follow-up with staff and program personnel on outstanding issues.
• Represent the ACCO at public events, meetings with Agency personnel and meetings with oversight agencies.
• Develop and implement creative solutions to manage a heavy workload.
• Utilize PASSPort, DOHMH's internal tracking systems and other systems.
• Prepare detailed and summary reports for senior management and oversight agencies. Complete special projects, upon request.

Preferred skills :

Why You Should Work For Us

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV / AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields : program evaluation, contract negotiations / management, business or public administration, contract community relations, or related fields; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or supervising professional personnel performing work in program evaluation, contract negotiation / management, business or public administration; or 2. A four year high school diploma, or its equivalent, and six years of full-time, professional, technical or administrative work experience in one or more of the fields cited above; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or supervising professional personnel as described in "1" above; or 3. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience as cited above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial or executive experience or experience supervising professional personnel as described in "1" above.

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.