Community Coordinator

Community Coordinator

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of 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 Community Coordinator who will be responsible for interacting with providers and the community in regards to processing procurements. The individual will also be responsible for processing contracts for services, goods and construction in an accurate and timely manner and ensure the appropriate procurement methods are being used and are in compliance with the rules associated to the funding stream in order to meet DYCD's goals and objectives. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting trainings for provider, stakeholders and community members on the City's contracting and procurement process
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Familiar with and knowledge of New York City's Procurement Policy Board Rules, Citywide Procurement systems such as HHS Accelerator, FMS and PASSport.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.