Program Administrator (Contract Management) - HELPS PROGRAM*

Program Administrator (Contracts Management) - HELPS PROGRAM* Departments: Department of Social Services Location: White Plains Control No: 115-26 Job Group: XII Salary Range: $90,250 - $120,295 Fee: $0 (an application fee is not required at this time). Job Description Located in the Department of Social Services - White Plains: Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class is responsible for all of the administrative processes involved in the development, control and management of contracts for services and/or equipment for a County department. Responsibilities include monitoring contract compliance with federal, state, and county regulations; analyzing existing operational needs and making recommendations on same; and supervising and/or preparing bid specifications and Requests for Proposals. Extensive contacts are maintained with involved county departments, as well as the Law Department to ensure that all contracts are in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations. Contacts are also established and maintained with service and equipment vendors. Supervision is exercised over a number of professional and clerical staff. Does related work as required. *THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE HAS DEVELOPED A HIRING PROGRAM THAT STREAMLINES THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS TO ALLOW AGENCIES TO HIRE DIVERSE, QUALIFIED PERMANENT EMPLOYEES QUICKLY AND WITHOUT EXAMINATIONS. EMPLOYEES HIRED UNDER THE HELP PROGRAM WILL BE APPOINTED ON A PERMANENT BASIS. THE HIRING FOR EMERGENCY LIMITED PLACEMENT (HELP) PROGRAM TEMPORARILY REMOVES THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM REQUIREMENT FOR THIS TITLE. Required Bachelor's Degree* and four years experience where the primary function of the position was in either (a) fiscal management, contract management or grant management; or (b) as a buyer or purchasing agent of diversified materials or equipment for a large company or governmental organization. Substitutions Satisfactory completion of a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the above stated experience. Satisfactory completion of a one year Public Administration internship in a government agency may be substituted for one year of the above stated experience. Notes The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek. Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement. Special Notes Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr