PROCUREMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before during and after emergencies through preparedness education and response. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies. We are staffed by more than 200 dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise including individuals assigned from other City agencies.

NYCEMs Finance Office is responsible for the oversight management accounting and reporting of all agency funds as well as the procurement planning development implementation and management of all agency contracts.
The Procurement Unit is responsible for providing management oversight review and support of all procurement functions at NYCEM. NYCEM procurements are governed by the City Charter and the City Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules.

Under the direct supervision of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO) or Deputy Chief Contracting Officer (DACCOCC1.1) the selected candidate will manage NYCEM procurements governed by the City Charter and the City Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules. Specifically the selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of a significant portfolio of actions from development and solicitation of goods and services through vendor selection to oversight approval and registration. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Prepare documentation for solicitation of goods and services; checking specifications for adequacy; analyzing bids and proposals for fair and reasonable pricing and/or responsiveness; and assessing whether bidders are responsible.
-Process procurements varying in size and complexity that focus on emergency services; ensure that multiple Program Unit needs are met in a timely manner; ensure that vendors understand Agency requirements and process flows.
-Process Pre-Solicitation Report (PSRs) Recommendations for Award (RFAs) Responsibility Determinations (RDs) and other forms/information as required by the procurement process; oversee evaluation of submitted proposals; determine vendor responsiveness and responsibility; provide support in establishing and monitoring timelines for these tasks.
-Assist DACCO to gather information required to create Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for all contracts assist in RFP process drafting solicitations and conducting responsiveness checks and quality assurance reviews for submitted evaluations.
-Perform contracting functions in FMS PASSPort PIP and other City information systems to prepare contracts for registration including conducting responsibility determinations ensuring vendor registration in required data systems coordinating contract execution and securing required approvals.
-Interact with unit divisions legal and Finance as well as vendors and oversight agencies to receive and provide clarification on procurement actions.

**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

-The selected candidate will be assigned to periodic Emergency Operations Center team and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies. The selected candidate will also participate in drills and exercises assist with Ready NY presentations to external groups and will undertake special projects as assigned.

-Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer support to be eligible for selection. Note that NYCEM does not participate in eVerify which is required for the reauthorization of some visas.

-The selected candidate will be required to be in person in the office location three days per week with exceptions for extenuating circumstances.

-For this position the Special Note below in the Minimum Qualification Requirements does apply.

-IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE COVER LETTER IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF THE APPLICATION PORTAL.


PREFERRED SKILLS

-Ability to handle multiple procurement requests concurrently and on an on-going basis.
-Ability to work under pressure and restrictive deadlines in an atmosphere of intense activity.
-Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
-Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize manage time and engage in multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
-Knowledge of City systems such as Financial Management System (FMS); Procurement and Sourcing Solution Portal (Passport); Office of Citywide Procurement (OCP) and the Payee Information Portal (PIP).

In addition the selected candidate will be able to demonstrate proven ability in the following areas from the agencys performance management model:

Competencies:
- Knowledge possesses appropriate subject matter expertise.
- Work Ethic and Productivity produces consistently high quality accurate and on-time deliverables; takes responsibility is dependable and accountable and follows through; is responsive to requests from leadership.
- Strategic Problem Solving and Innovation is thoughtful and deliberate in approach to solving problems; demonstrates innovation and creative thinking.
- Effective Communication communication is clear precise and timely; understands their audience and display confidence in delivering their message.
- Teamwork encourage collaboration and motivate others; is able to both lead and follow when necessary; is an active listener and consider a broad range of perspectives.

**Studies have shown that women people of color and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.**

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SPECIAL - 94612

Qualifications :

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: emergency management fire police or military service public safety public health public administration urban planning engineering or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time professional experience in the areas listed in 1 above; or

3. A masters degree from an accredited college in emergency management public administration urban planning engineering economics political science the physical sciences or related field and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas listed 1 above at least two years of which must have been in one of those areas or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made.

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 2 or 3 above. However all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have after meeting the minimum requirements one additional year of professional experience 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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time