Investigative Coordinator, DCP - 27003

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NYC Public Schools seeks an Investigative Coordinator to conduct confidential, high-difficulty background research for the Division of Contracts & Purchasing. You will develop strategies and compile data on community vendors eligible for award of contracts, including Early Learn, MWBE and E-Rate suppliers, as well as subcontractors.

Reporting to the Senior Investigative Coordinator, you will coordinate with NYCPS offices and external partners to ensure timely, accurate background determinations

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or related duties.
• High school diploma with six years of related experience or equivalent.
• Equivalent education/experience with at least one year of related experience.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate background research and checks of greater than ordinary difficulty on subcontractors, Early Learn suppliers, and MWBE vendors.
• Collect data and reports on subcontractors, including MWBE status.
• Communicate with community organizations and vendors to support recommendations.
• Review background search results and make appropriate recommendations.
• Prepare reports using internal and external systems for background investigations.
• Research vendor responsibility decisions and performance evaluations.
• Assist in training staff on background reports and responsibility determinations.

Connaissances

Background research

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

2 years community work experience

Outils

FAMIS

COGNOS

CTS

CPS

Description du poste

Position Summary: Under general supervision by the Senior Investigative Coordinator, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Investigative Coordinator performs confidential and comprehensive background research of greater than ordinary difficulty for the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Division of Contracts & Purchasing (DCP). The Coordinator performs investigative research activities, develops strategies and protocols, and compiles data pertaining to background investigations on community vendors eligible for award of contract, including Early Learn, M/WBE and E-Rate vendors, as well as subcontractors. Performs related work.

Reports to: Senior Investigative Coordinator

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: NYCPS Division of Contracts & Purchasing staff; other NYCPS Central and School Based offices and staff; Community Based Organizations and Suppliers, commercial vendors aiding in the performance of background checks, such as Lexis/Nexis; the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District; the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services; DCP’s Office of Supplier Diversity, and the New York City Corporation Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the background research and checks of greater than ordinary difficulty due to their complexity on subcontractors, UPK & 3K Early Learn suppliers, and M/WBE vendors.
• Collects data and reports regarding subcontractors, including M/WBE status.
• Communicates with Community Based Organizations and other community suppliers to support recommendations.
• Reviews background search results, records and reports, including those supplied by community organizations, and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Conducts emergency and special investigations with collaboration from various community entities, including Early Learn and M/WBE vendors, under time sensitive deadlines.
• Prepares reports and utilizes a variety of internal and external computer systems and databases to conduct and review background investigations.
• Conducts research pertaining to vendor responsibility decisions, vendor performance and product performance evaluations.
• Assists the Senior Investigative Coordinator in the development and implementation of training regarding the preparation of background reports and responsibility determinations for Division of Contracts and Purchasing and Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) staff.
• Monitors and tracks progress on workload.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with all sources and staff internal and external to the NYCPS, including but not limited to Community Based Organizations, DECE and OSD.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates programs and procedures related to the M/WBE supplier community for effective utilization.
• Manages collaborative relationships and projects by developing procedures and protocols for internal constituencies, community groups, and professional associations.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred

• Experience performing background research, preferably for government.
• Strong interpersonal skills in communicating with community based vendors and suppliers.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating documentation related to community programs, including contract materials, provider submissions, and background review materials.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, organize and track data and reports using internal authorization and tracking systems.
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with community based organizations, municipal oversight agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working in a team environment, strong organizational skills and attention to detail and adherence to deadlines and the ability to multitask.
• Familiarity with NYCPS specific enterprise systems such as FAMIS, COGNOS, CTS, and CPS.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across divisions, including coordination with program offices, legal, financial, and other relevant entities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in coordinating complex activities within established policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting program monitoring, evaluation, and internal review processes related to community based services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications and internet research tools.

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, individuals must have two additional years of relevant work experience.

Salary: $72,114 - $82,000

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

• New York City Residency is NOT Required

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

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