Director of Procurement

2 weeks ago

Queens, United States City of New York Full time

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6, employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2, square mile watershed that extends miles north and west of NYC.

The Bureau of Customer Services (BCS) oversees the production and collection of water and sewer bills along with all the work required to maintain our citywide network of meters and meter reading devices. BCS serves approximately , customers and generates over $4 billion of revenue annually.

The selected candidate will serve as the Director of Procurement who will report directly to the Chief of Administration. Under minimal direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision-making, manage complex fiscal administration, oversee & direct a staff responsible for all fiscal and procurement services, ensuring that these activities within the procurement unit run effectively and efficiently.

The Director will serve as oversight for procurement of goods and services, overall responsibility for procurement actions based on the OTPS budget and bureau needs including, contracts, micro-purchases, service agreements, etc. Will ensure compliance to all existing Procurement Policy Board rules, Agency Chief Contracting Officer and Comptroller rules and regulations. Additionally, the candidate will collaborate with all units in BCS in the management of procurement metrics across the bureau to produce concise reports and recommendations for improvements; work with Senior Leadership on all levels to perform needs assessments, develop fiscal year spending plans, analyses, and reports. This position will supervise staff engaged in all phases of the procurement process, including but not limited to coaching, training and mentoring.

Note: Only those serving in the permanent civil service title of Administrative Staff Analyst will be considered.

Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For additional information about DEP visit us at Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of the procurement/contracting process and New York City Procurement Policy Board rules.
- Strong contract management and administration skills overseeing and negotiating contracts.
- Working knowledge of information City-specific IT applications including FMS, Passport, etc.
- Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written format.
- Strong leadership and change management skills.
- Ability to build partnerships with Sr. Staff, managers, supervisors, and employees, and operate as a trusted advisor.
- Advanced analytical and reporting skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Maintain and update internal procurement database.
- Perform other duties as required to ensure that procurements are completed on schedule.
- Perform related assignments and special projects as required

55A candidates are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: 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'

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.

Physical/Environmental Factors:
Prolonged sitting
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35 hours per week

Work location:
59-17 Junction Blvd Corona Ny

Recruitment Contact: Grace Pigott
Recruitment Email:


Minimum Qualifications

1. 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 closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: 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, 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. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.


Preferred Skills
- Extensive knowledge of the procurement/contracting process and New York City Procurement Policy Board rules.- Strong contract management and administration skills overseeing and negotiating contracts.- Working knowledge of information City-specific IT applications including FMS, Passport, etc.- Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written format.- Strong leadership and change management skills.- Ability to build partnerships with Sr. Staff, managers, supervisors, and employees, and operate as a trusted advisor.- Advanced analytical and reporting skills.- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.- Maintain and update internal procurement database.- Perform other duties as required to ensure that procurements are completed on schedule.- Perform related assignments and special projects as 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 class="jobad-residencyRequirement"> Residency RequirementNew 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.

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