Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

This position is open to applicants who are permanent in the Contract Specialist title or eligible for appointment from the Open competitive list. This position is also open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55a program. 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 Contract Specialist 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.
• Overseeing the evaluation process for DYCD procurements, including but not limited to conducting committee meetings and evaluator trainings.
• Drafting solicitation specifications in a clear and concise manner.
• Consulting with various DYCD units to ensure the correct goods and or services are being procured.
• Maintaining and updating procurement status reports and databases.
• 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 or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and six months of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical, or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or 2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical, or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or 3. Education and or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

- Strong proficiency in Excel and Word, required - Experience in contracts, preferred - Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading and writing skills - Strong communication skills and the ability to converse professionally with executive, programmatic, and administrative staff of an organization - Ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations and tight deadlines - Maintain an enthusiastic work ethic, in addition to being able to work well with others in a diverse team environment. - Familiar with and knowledge of New York City's Procurement Policy Board Rules, Citywide Procurement systems such as FMS and PASSPort.

55a Program

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.

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 at

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.