BOB-Contract Administrator

Job Description

Civil Service Title- Staff Analyst 2

* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST.

The New York City (“NYC” or the “City”) Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) Division of Bridges (the “Division”) oversees all aspects of the design, construction, rehabilitation and reconstruction, maintenance, operation, and administration over 800 bridges, 4 vehicular tunnels, 637 retaining walls, and 54 culverts. As an integral part of NYC DOT, the Division has a two-fold mission: to maintain an optimal transportation network by ensuring smooth mobility on the City's bridges and to ensure the safety of the public.

This position will function within The Bureau of Finance and Performance Management (the “Bureau”). The Bureau drives the financial, operational, and performance oversight that enables the Division to deliver its capital and operating programs. It manages the Division’s $200 Million operating budget and $13 Billion Capital Budget, completes the Division’s Capital Plans, oversees all procurements, ensures compliance with directives and policies, advances efficiency initiatives, directs project delivery, issues overweight truck permits, and serves as a key liaison to ensure accountability and transparency.

The Bureau is seeking to hire an individual to assist its Confidential Strategy Planner across many different fields such as but not limited to procurement, budget, grants, operations, etc. in a myriad of tasks that include but are not limited to New Needs, special procurements utilizing different procurement methods, budget analysis, contracts, project management, railroad force accounts, etc.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Using the City’s Financial Management System (“FMS”) to check balances, encumbrances, budget structures, etc.;
Assist Units with completing New Need Forms to be submitted to the DOT Budget Office;
Confirm grant budget codes match liquidations with claimed amounts and identify discrepancies;
Perform Financial Contract Change Requests (“FCCR”) and Purchase Order Change Requests (“POCR”) in the City’s Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal (“PASSPort”) to make contracts ready for vendor invoicing as well as ensure all POs of existing contracts are set up at the beginning of each Fiscal Year (“FY”);
Research contract as well as procurement documents utilizing PASSPort and the Division’s SharePoint;
Assist in compiling documents for procurements from requisition to registration;
Utilize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel in clearly communicating history of events, current states of various projects, justifications, etc.;
Distribute railroad force account invoices and track the liquidations that are processed outside of PASSPort;
Perform other related duties.

Work Location
55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Hours
8:00AM - 4:00PM/Monday - Friday

All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to and search for Job ID# 802240. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at:

Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund. a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. 35-hour base work week. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.

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Qualifications

A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full- time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.

An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

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.

Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above."

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.

Agency: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONJob Category: Finance, Accounting, & ProcurementSalary Band: $90,000 to $100,000 Compensation: USD 72595 - USD 92976