ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

City Of New York • $120K — $150K *

New York, NY 10025In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

Less than 5 years of experience

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Responsibilities

Direct and manage procurement activities for goods, services, and construction.
Ensure compliance with City Charter and Procurement Policy Board rules.
Develop and execute procurement and contracting policies and strategies.
Oversee the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) development program.
Manage contracting actions and vendor selection processes.
Provide advice on procurement-related matters to executive staff.
Monitor grant allocations and expenditures.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development in municipal procurement.
Contributions to community-oriented programs.
Engagement with diverse business initiatives.
Ability to influence procurement policies at a major city agency.
Work directly with senior leadership within FDNY.

Full Job Description

***This position is open only to FDNY employees *** The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Assistant Commissioner/ Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO). Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Management and Budget, the successful candidate will direct and manage Fire Department procurement activities involving the acquisition of goods, services and construction. The Assistant Commissioner/ACCO will assure that the planning and implementation of procurement activities are in compliance with the City Charter and the Rules of the Procurement Policy Board; will develop and implement procurement and contracting policy, procedures and strategies; plan, implement, and coordinate the agency Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) development program; oversee all contracting actions and the vendor selection process; approve all oversight documentation; advise executive staff with respect to procurement and contract related matters including disputes and contract administration. Other responsibilities involve tracking agency grant OTPS allocations and expenditures; management and disposition of capital and grant designated assets; administration of contacts and vendor compliance including evaluations, contract changes and renewals; oversight of vendor payments, payment review, and prompt payment procedures; coordination with other bureaus on capital and expense budget allocations, encumbrances, and expenditures; strategic and substantive analysis of procurement risk issues; implementing and maintaining internal controls on financial records related to purchasing; coordinating necessary financial policies and procedures. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (FD) - 95039 Qualifications At the agency's discretion. Additional Information

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