Procurement Analyst

Note:

This position is open to applicants who are permanent in the Procurement Analyst title or eligible for appointment from the Open competitive Procurement Analyst title list. This position is also open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55a program.

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.

Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ADACCO), the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is seeking to hire a Procurement Analyst who will be responsible for processing procurements for services, goods and construction in an accurate and timely manner using the appropriate procurement methods ensuring the procurements are in compliance with the rules associated to the funding stream in order to meet DYCD's goals and objectives.

• Drafting solicitation specifications in a clear and concise manner
• Processing purchase orders using various City systems
• Consulting with various DYCD units to ensure the correct goods and or services are being procured
• Follow the appropriate procurement method and rules for the procurement
• Maintain and update procurement status reports and databases
• In addition to processing procurements, the candidate will be responsible for processing contracts to registration in a timely manner which would include the responsibility determination process.

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time professional experience in procurement of goods, services, construction or construction-related services, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract negotiation/management;
• An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, and 18 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience as described in “1” above;
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two and one-half years of satisfactory full time professional experience as described in “1” above;
• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience under “2” or “3” above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 6 months of the experience described in “1” above.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described in “1” above.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level II or two additional years of the experience described in “1” above, at least one year of which must have been supervisory, or spent performing professional procurement duties equivalent to those performed at Assignment Level III.

• Familiar with and knowledge of New York City's Procurement Policy Board Rules, Citywide Procurement systems such as FMS and PASSport;
• 3-5 years of procurement experience within NYC government;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, customer service and presentation skills;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills;
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced work environment and changing needs and priorities;
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan…