M/WBE Program Director

M/WBE Program DirectorFire DepartmentFull-timeBrooklynExam may be requiredDepartment: OTPS$98,140.00 – $116,237.00Job DescriptionThe Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program Director in the Bureau of Procurement and Fiscal Services. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner for Procurement and Fiscal Services, the successful candidate will: manage/direct FDNY's M/WBE Program; work with the ACCO and M/WBE Officer to address M/WBE issues in relation to agency procurements & awards; establish policies/procedures to improve utilization of City certified MWBEs; provide assistance to the various bureaus, p-card users, and buyers to enhance M/WBE utilization; identify & develop best practices for utilization of MWBE vendors and subcontractors; conduct research to identify potential MWBE vendors; assist vendors with certification questions; provide training/assistance to buyers and p-card holders re: M/WBE goals; monitor procurements & P-card usage to identify areas to enhance MWBE participation; participate in M/WBE organizations and trade fairs; coordinate local M/WBE fairs/conferences and workshops; educate M/WBEs about City procurement, payments, and bonding procedures; represent FDNY and explain the MWBE Program to external organizations; exchange ideas and strategies with other agency MWBE Programs to enhance FDNY's M/WBE Program; review data on outcomes; analyze and report results while planning new and improved M/WBE utilization. Have a thorough understanding of the City's procurement & financial systems; review contract specifications and procurement procedures to promote M/WBE participation and enhance agency goals; perform other assignments as directed by the ACCO. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST ( - 1002AMinimum Qualifications1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. Eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above; or 3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of full-time satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above; or 4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of full-time satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above; or 5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.Preferred SkillsKnowledgeable of NYC M/WBE rules and regulations. Experienced in City procurement procedures, rules and regulations. Knowledgeable of the PASSport procurement and payment portal. Familiarity with new B2G system.55a ProgramThis 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.Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs 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 at RequirementNew 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 InformationThe 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.