EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AGENCY CHIEF CONTRACTING OFFICER (ACCO)

New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response. NYCEM is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies. We are staffed by more than 200 dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, including individuals assigned from other City agencies.

NYCEM’s Finance Office is responsible for the oversight, management, accounting, and reporting of all agency funds, as well as the procurement planning, development, implementation, and management of all agency contracts.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Procurement Unit is responsible for providing management, oversight, review, and support of all procurement functions at NYCEM. NYCEM procurements are governed by the City Charter and the City Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules.

The Executive Director, Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO), is responsible for providing technical and programmatic guidance to agency staff on the City’s procurement and contracting processes.

The Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO) will:
- Review and monitor agency procurement actions and contracting functions to ensure compliance with the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) rules and all other applicable city, state, and federal requirements.
- Oversee and manage procurements, varying in size and complexity, that focus on emergency events and citywide initiatives; ensure that multiple Program Unit needs are met in a timely manner; ensure that vendors understand Agency requirements and process flows.
- Provide guidance to staff on all procurement matters, Local Laws, City administrative requirements, and Comptroller’s Office policies and procedures regarding purchasing/contracting operation; disseminates alerts and updates as to developments in procurement-related law; recommends and oversees training for procurement staff
- Coordinate procurement processes with oversight agencies including the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS), Law Department (Law), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Comptroller’s Office, Financial Information Services Agency (FISA) and Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DOITT).
- Approve Pre-Solicitation Report (PSRs), Recommendations for Award (RFAs), Responsibility Determinations (RDs) and other forms/information as required by the procurement process; oversee evaluation of submitted proposals; determine vendor responsiveness and responsibility; provide support in establishing and monitoring timelines for these tasks.
- Implements best practices for increasing contracting opportunities for Women- and Minority-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and provides guidance on the Comptroller Office’s internal supplier diversity initiative; reviews data for and prepares M/WBE Annual Reports

**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

- The selected candidate will be assigned to an on-call Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team and will be expected to work non-business hours during some emergencies. These non-business hours include nights, weekends, holidays, and extended week hours outside of a 9AM-5PM schedule. The selected candidate will also participate in trainings to build skills and competencies in emergency response; will participate in drills and exercises associated with the on-call EOC team; and may volunteer to assist with Ready NY emergency preparedness presentations to external groups. EOC teams are on call for three weeks at a time, with six weeks off in between.

- CTL- No grant language applies. City designated grant.

- IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB, PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE COVER LETTER IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF THE APPLICATION PORTAL.

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of procurement lifecycle from requisition through contract close-out across all procurement methodologies.
- Knowledge of federal and state grant procurement requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize, manage time, and engage in multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of the City’s procurement policies and rules
- Knowledge of City systems such as Financial Management System (FMS); Procurement and Sourcing Solution Portal (Passport); Office of Citywide Procurement (OCP), and the Payee Information Portal (PIP).

- Competencies - everyone:
o Knowledge – possesses appropriate subject matter expertise.
o Work Ethic and Productivity – produces consistently high quality, accurate, and on-time deliverables; takes responsibility, is dependable, and accountable, and follows through; is responsive to requests from leadership.
o Strategic Problem Solving and Innovation – is thoughtful and deliberate in approach to solving problems; demonstrates innovation and creative thinking.
o Effective Communication – communication is clear, precise, and timely; understands their audience and display confidence in delivering their message.
o Teamwork – encourage collaboration and motivate others; is able to both lead and follow when necessary; is an active listener and consider a broad range of perspectives.
- Competencies – managers:
o Strategic Planning – creates a strategic vision and plan for the unit and communicates a path toward it; ensures unit activities contribute to the articulated vision; aligns the unit’s goals with the broader HCM and agency goals.
o Decision Making – demonstrates confidence, decisiveness, adaptability, and good judgement; brings solutions not problems; makes informed, equitable, and sometimes difficult decisions.
o Relationship Building – values and seeks diverse perspectives by demonstrating awareness, sensitivity, and acceptance of cultural differences.
o Giving and Receiving Feedback – delivers specific and growth-centered feedback whenever the opportunity presents; listens and receives honest and open feedback without defensiveness; provides actionable and constructive suggestions, resources, and guidance on how to improve, enhance, or expand efforts.
o Communication {to unit} – Regularly communicates the alignment of individual work with unit and agency goals and how it connects to the broader mission of the agency; creates deliverables that are clear, well-written, appropriate to the topic, and targeted to the audience; models integrity and communicates truthfully and transparently, even when difficult or uncomfortable to do so.
o Coaching – Uses coaching techniques to support staff, helping them develop and enhance skills by demonstrating and working together; encourages staff professional development, working with staff to develop goals and recommending resources for learning; stays connected on tracking progress; recognizes individual strengths, challenges, and styles, and determines how best to support each person with these in mind; creates environment in which staff members feel open to seeking help, guidance, and support from colleagues or managers as needed.
o Team Management – Writes and conducts annual evaluations that include specific examples that demonstrate each individual’s progress toward attainment of goals as well as areas for continued growth; monitors and supports staff progress without micro-managing; mediates conflict among staff, negotiating compromises and solutions when conflicts arise; monitors workload and stress levels among staff members, makes efforts to reduce stress levels through flexible work schedules , listening, and redirecting workflows as possible; is well-versed in all agency policies and procedures; seeks guidance to support team members necessary

**Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.**

1 . A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eight years satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: emergency management, fire or police services, public safety, public health, public administration, urban planning, engineering, or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made. 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 satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the areas listed in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above; or

3. A master' s degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public administration, urban planning, engineering, economics, political science, the physical sciences, or related field, and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above; or

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

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.