Contract Specialist

Job description

Job Description This position is open to applicants who are permanent in the Contract Specialist title, eligible for appointment from the Open competitive list. This position is also open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55a program. Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ADACCO), the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is seeking to hire an contract Specialist who will be responsible for: - Processing procurements for services, goods and construction in an accurate and timely manner using the appropriate procurement methods ensuring the procurements are in compliance with the rules associated to the funding stream in order to meet DYCD's goals and objectives. - Overseeing the evaluation process for DYCD procurements, including but not limited to conducting committee meetings and evaluator trainings. - Drafting solicitation specifications in a clear and concise manner - Consulting with various DYCD units to ensure the correct goods and or services are being procured - Maintain and update procurement status reports and databases - Processing contracts to registration in a timely manner which would include the respo...