Contract Analyst

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Transportation is seeking a Community Coordinator to support ACCO’s Office, assisting management in planning, implementing, coordinating and monitoring programs including M/WBE and vendor integrity. The role involves coordinating with DOT staff and the vendor community to ensure procurement activities comply with requirements.

The position requires evaluating reports, responding to inquiries, and coordinating with NYC agencies and community partners through outreach efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of community work experience, or high school diploma with six years of related experience.
• Equivalent education/experience with at least one year of experience as described in '1' above.
• Residency and eligibility to work for the City of New York will apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist ACCO management in planning, implementing, coordinating and monitoring programs.
• Coordinate with DOT staff and vendor community to ensure procurement compliance.
• Review reports and respond to inquiries from community and investigations related to vendor responsibility.
• Schedule and attend meetings with vendors and community outreach partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2 years community work

Job description

The NYC Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) is seeking to hire a Community Coordinator/Office Title: Analyst/Community Coordinator in DOT ACCO’s Office. Assists the ACCO management in planning, implementing, coordinating and monitoring various programs and initiatives established by Oversight agencies, including the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) initiative and vendor integrity and responsibility, ensuring conformity and compliance with Chapter 13 of the City Charter and the Procurement Policy Board (PPB). Coordinates and works closely with DOT staff and the vendor/contractor community to ensure that all procurement activities are compliant with the necessary requirements. Manages various phases of procurement and related activities. Utilizes the PASSPort and other Citywide systems for review, analysis, and processing of various documentation procurement and vendor responsibility. Makes recommendations on standard operating procedures. Interacts with vendors and contractors on solicitation, responsiveness and award requirements, on selection criteria and documentation required, ensuring efficiency and improvement in communication between the ACCO’s Office, DOT units and vendor/contractor community. Reviews and prepares various reports and recommends responses to inquiries from various sources, including community inquiries and investigations related to vendor responsibility decisions or vendor performance. Coordinates with staff of various NYC agencies and NYS agencies. Schedules and attends meetings with vendors and community outreaches. Performs other equivalent functions as required by the management.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.Proven ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of project managers, administrative staff, and vendor community.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.