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Contract Management Specialist 1

Open to DOH and NYS employees only.

Agency	New York State Department of Health
Title	Contract Management Specialist 1
Salary	$47,860 - $59,362
Salary Grade	Grade 18
Negotiating Unit	Professional, Scientific and Technical/05
Location	Wadsworth Center, Biggs Laboratory, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
Minimum Qualifications	Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Contract Management Specialist 1 (G18) OR a current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Contract Management Specialist 1 (G18) OR a current NYS employee with one year or more of service in a title at or above a G18 and eligible for transfer to a Contract Management Specialist 1 (G18) under Section 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law. (Six years of experience in managing contracts and related budgets is required for candidates applying under section 70.4 of Civil Service Law. The managing of contracts must have included experience in one or more of the following areas: negotiation, fiscal management, development, execution or monitoring and review. A Bachelors degree may be substituted for up to four years of the required six years experience; a Master's degree in business administration, public administration, economics, or a law degree may be substituted for one additional year of the general experience.)
Preferred Qualifications	The preferred candidate will be proficient in all aspects of the Department of Health grant contracting process and with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access; demonstrate excellent word processing and fiscal management skills; communicate effectively orally and in writing; be well-organized and able to work under pressure on multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency; demonstrate ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Responsibilities	Under the supervision of higher level Contract Management Specialists/ Administrators, this position will be responsible for all aspects of contract-related activities. The incumbent will work with considerable independence within the scope of assignments, which include tasks such as: receiving and reviewing applications and proposals; preparing work plans and budgets for inclusion in contracts; reviewing and monitoring contractor compliance with applicable fiscal and program policies; reviewing and approving progress reports, vouchers and supporting materials; conducting site visits and preparing related reports; recommending and following up on corrective action as needed; perform general administrative duties as required.
Conditions of Employment	Permanent, full-time. Infrequent, overnight travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation may be required. Preferred work hours are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Application Procedure	Submit resume to Human Resources Management Group, CMS1/14209/EGB, Room 2276, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012, or by e-mail to resume@health.state.ny.us or by fax to (518) 474-6771. Please use a subject line of CMS1/14209/EGB.
Submit resumes by	until position is filled

An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Item #	14209
Issued	July 11, 2008