Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyVictim Services, Office of

TitleContract Management Specialist 1/ Trainee

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting with coordinating the solicitation, evaluation and awarding of grants through a variety of procurement methods, such as RFAs, IFBs, Sole/Single Source procurements etc.;
• Following up on proposed contracts throughout the approval process with internal reviewers and external approval agencies;
• Assisting with developing and updating contract materials, reports and instructions, and policies and procedures for use by grant-funded programs;
• Reviewing budget modifications and contract amendments to determine the impact on the contract and to ensure continued compliance with applicable regulations;
• Monitoring the voucher payment process for assigned contracts;
• Overseeing the review and approval of all grant-funded programs’ contract quarterly performance reports;
• Examining quarterly expenses for compliance with federal and state requirements;
• Approving program transactions including vouchers for payment, subcontracts, leases, equipment purchases and dispositions, and travel requests;
• Planning and conducting site visits of grant-funded programs to ensure compliance with contract requirements and federal and state guidelines;
• Assisting Victim Assistance Programs in identifying allowable services/expenses under federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) guidelines;
• Assisting Victim Assistance programs in helping victims of crime;
• Drafting reports, analyses and correspondence as required for federal, state, agency, and departmental purposes; and
• Working closely with other agency departments, federal and state agencies, and grant-funded programs to effectively accomplish the responsibilities of the position.

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1: Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Advanced placement to the trainee 2 or journey level may be possible depending on education and experience.

NY HELPS
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 maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

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.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18: Reachable on the current PCO Select eligible list; OR Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

Contract Management Specialist Trainee: Reachable on the current PATT or PCO eligible list; OR one year of permanent service in a title allocated to G-11 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer; OR to qualify for a 70.4 transfer, one year of service in a title allocated to SG-11 or higher and a bachelor’s degree in addition to a current or past standing on the PATT, PCO, PCT or PMI eligible lists.

Candidates appointed at the Trainee 1 level will need to successfully complete a two-year traineeship before advancing to the Contract Management Specialist 1, SG-18 level.

Additional Comments Local and overnight travel required throughout the entire state of New York for the conducting of site visits at funded programs. Travel approx. 20%

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OVS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Office of Victim Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

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

How to Apply

Name Diane Nightingale

Telephone 518-402-0605

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address dcjsjobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 186084 on your cover letter.