TASK ORDER CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Task Order Contract Specialist

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and storm water, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B, and another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system. The Capital Budget and Contracts (CBC) division provides support to the Bureau in the areas of procurement management, change order processing, CP processing, contract close outs, capital budget management and payment review. BEDC seeks to hire an Associate Project Manager 1 to serve as the Task Order Contract (TOC) Specialist for the CBC Division, located at our headquarters in Queens, NY. The Bureau processes an average of 1,500 contractor and consultant payments annually. BEDC currently manages over 200 active projects that support DEP's core operations, revenue protection, regulatory compliance, health & safety, and critical infrastructure. To maintain compliance with the NY City Charter and PPB Rules, and to avoid paying interest on payments, there are strict thirty- and sixty-day timelines in which invoices must be processed. Under direction of the Chief of Contract Administration, the TOC Specialist will be responsible for the administration and coordination of multiple task order contracts supporting the Capital Program. This position ensures that all task orders are properly scoped, procured, executed, and closed out in accordance with contract requirements, schedule, and budget. The TOC Specialist will serve as the primary liaison between internal program teams, contractors, consultants, and procurement staff to ensure efficient contract performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of Task Order Contracts supporting engineering, design, and construction management services.
• Develop task order scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules in coordination with technical leads and project managers.
• Facilitate procurement processes, including solicitation, evaluation, and negotiation of task orders.
• Ensure all task orders comply with contractual, legal, and organizational requirements.
• Monitor task order budgets, schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Track and report contract status and expenditures for senior management and stakeholders.
• Review invoices, change requests, and contract modifications for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal departments (engineering, budget, procurement, legal) to resolve issues and maintain alignment with program objectives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, records, and reporting in contract management systems.
• Support continuous improvement of contract management processes, templates, and procedures.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong understanding of contracting principles, procurement procedures, and contract compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent contracts and priorities in a fast-paced capital program environment.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or 2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

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 forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

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.