Deputy Director of Competitive Sealed Bids

Deputy Director of Competitive Sealed Bids

Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Procurement Analyst title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3107) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Finance & Procurement Division's Agency Chief Contracting Office (ACCO) is seeking to hire a Deputy Director of Competitive Sealed Bids. Under supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Deputy Director will manage the Competitive Sealed Bid Unit. The unit is responsible for all aspects of the procurement process. The Deputy Director will be required to monitor all procurements within the unit, assist in ensuring the procurements are effectively and efficiently processed. Ensure that all regulatory rules and requirements are followed. The Deputy Director will also assist with improvement strategies and reporting for the unit. The candidate is expected to have a thorough understanding of the New York City Procurement and Policy Board Rules. The Deputy Director would be responsible for the day-to-day operations within the unit, ensuring that all tasks are being processed in a timely manner. It is expected that the selected candidate would review the current processes within the unit and help identify improvements to the processes to reduce the processing time of the procurements. The Deputy Director will also assist in the development of standard operating procedure manuals that will assist in staff training. The selected candidate must have strong computer skills to create reports for tracking and reporting on the status of procurements to both internal agency partners and external agency partners including oversight agencies. The candidate will use several computer systems including Financial Management System (FMS) and PASSPort to track and process procurement actions and register contracts with the Comptroller's Office. Additional tasks or duties may be assigned to the candidate as deemed necessary by the ACCO and DACCO. Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or 2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above. Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidates should have excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written, and analytical skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access queries and reports is a plus. Working knowledge of procurement functions, entering, and retrieving data from automated information systems, PASSPort, Financial Management System (FMS), and Info advantage, is preferred. Significant training from the Mayor's Office of Contract Services Procurement Training Institute in the City's Procurement rules is required.

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.