Contract Management Specialist 2

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets • Syracuse, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is hiring a Contract Management Specialist 2 (CMS 2) in Syracuse, NY, to supervise a team responsible for a broad range of contractual and procurement processes, with a significant focus on the State Fair. This role involves leading contract management, purchasing, accounts payable, and various agreements, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies. The CMS 2 will also manage purchase orders, QuickBooks accounts, State Fair payroll, budget drafting, and ticketing systems, while overseeing fair time gate staff and credentials.

The Contract Management Specialist 2 is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position is located at the New York State Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY. We provide a professional and comfortable working environment with ample free parking. Opportunities for telecommuting are available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Requirements

• Current Department of Agriculture and Markets employee and have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as a Contract Management Specialist 2, G-23; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current eligible list for this location if one exists.
• One year of permanent, competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Such titles include but are not limited to Associate Budgeting Analyst, G-23 or Office Services manager, G-23.
• One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as a Contract Management Specialist 1, G-18 (for Non-Competitive Promotion).
• One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Contract Management Specialist 1, G-18 (for Provisional Appointment).
• Candidates appointed provisionally must take the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title, and your score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before you can be permanently appointed.
• Previous permanent New York State employees who resigned their positions may be reinstated to their former positions, or to positions to which they were eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of their separation. Employees separated from their positions who have also been separated from state service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval by the state Civil Service Commission (for Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4).

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team responsible for a broad range of contractual and procurement processes, with a significant focus on the State Fair.
• Lead contract management, purchasing, accounts payable, and various agreements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies.
• Manage purchase orders, QuickBooks accounts, State Fair payroll, budget drafting, and ticketing systems.
• Oversee fair time gate staff and credentials.

Benefits

• Inexpensive Health Insurance options
• Free dental and vision coverage
• NYS Pension Plan membership
• Generous paid time off (5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays within the first year)
• Potential eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed