Assistant Commissioner

City of New York•New York City, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values. The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Assistant Commissioner/ Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO). Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Management and Budget, the successful candidate will direct and manage Fire Department procurement activities involving the acquisition of goods, services and construction.

Requirements

FDNY employees only

Responsibilities

Assure that the planning and implementation of procurement activities are in compliance with the City Charter and the Rules of the Procurement Policy Board
Develop and implement procurement and contracting policy, procedures and strategies
Plan, implement, and coordinate the agency Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) development program
Oversee all contracting actions and the vendor selection process
Approve all oversight documentation
Advise executive staff with respect to procurement and contract related matters including disputes and contract administration
Track agency grant OTPS allocations and expenditures
Management and disposition of capital and grant designated assets
Administration of contacts and vendor compliance including evaluations, contract changes and renewals
Oversight of vendor payments, payment review, and prompt payment procedures
Coordination with other bureaus on capital and expense budget allocations, encumbrances, and expenditures
Strategic and substantive analysis of procurement risk issues
Implementing and maintaining internal controls on financial records related to purchasing
Coordinating necessary financial policies and procedures