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Chief of Management Services/ACCO for Capital Division

[Posted 08/12/10]

Organization: New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/parks
Salary: $120,000 to $140,000
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Queens, New York
Description: Job Title: Chief of Management Services/ACCO for Capital Division

Agency: New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

As the steward of nearly 29,000 acres of parkland, the Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is a recognized leader and innovator of public spaces. We are a dynamic agency dedicated to beautifying, protecting, and revitalizing New York City's urban forest and precious green spaces. DPR is also committed to helping New Yorkers maintain active and healthy lifestyles in an urban environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.nyc.gov/parks

Major Responsibilities

As the Agency’s Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO) for the Capital Projects division, direct and manage all procurement-related activities for landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, and construction and construction related services contracts. Serve as main point of contact for the Mayor’s Office of Contracts (MOCS) and the Comptroller’s Office to accelerate procurements and assist the agency in meeting its Commitment Plan. Direct the solicitation of competitive and non-competitive bids for contracts. Ensure all procurement functions are in accordance with the New York City Charter and the Procurement Policy Board Rules. Develop agency procurement and contracting policy procedures and guidelines; review, approve or reject change orders; review and recommend contract time extensions; hold pre-bid conferences; respond to vendor inquiries. Make responsiveness and responsibility determinations in a timely fashion. Manage Budget staff and ensure that all appropriate funding approvals for capital contracts are submitted and approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in a timely fashion. Oversee the submission of capital budget plans to OMB. Manage the day to day operations of approximately 30 procurement staff, including the Contracts, Finance/Accounting, Consultant Project Management and Budget units.
Qualifications: Qualification Requirements:

1. 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
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to that described in “1” above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience as described in "1" above.

Possession of the Certified Public Purchasing Office (CPPO) certificate issued by the National Institute of Government Purchasing may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience described in “1” above. However, all the candidates must have the eighteen months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience as described in “1” above.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required for all other candidates.

Additional Qualifications Preferred:

1. Legal, construction/design and/or City procurement experience and familiarity with design/construction contracts.
How to Apply: Deadline to apply: 8/27/10

How to Apply:
Send resume with cover letter by 8/27/10. Include Job Vacancy Number (JVN) for Chief of Management Services/ACCO for Capital Division JVN 012395 .

Go to www.nyc.gov/parks/jobs

Type: Full-time Managerial
Salary: $120,000-$140,000
Job Location: Queens, NY
Areas of Focus: Procurement
Deadline: 8/27/2010



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