Business Officer 1 (NY HELPS) - 64322

Duties Description The Business Officer (BO) 1 will serve as a procurement specialist and ensure the facility meets regulatory compliance according to NYS public procurement law. They will apply mandatory source restrictions in the order of precedence, including Preferred Sources, NYS Centralized Contracts, and the Open Market. The incumbent will be responsible for the procurement of medical and operational supplies, including FDA approved medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, nutrition services, and industrial-grade cleaning agents and linens that meet infection control standards. They will collaborate interdisciplinary with Department Heads to translate their needs into technical specifications for solicitation and bidding (Invitation for Bid/Request for Proposal/Request for Quotation). The BO 1 will be responsible for contract administration and vendor management, which includes processing contract renewals and drafting necessary amendments at the request of Bureau of Contracts and the Business Services Center. They will ensure procurement aligns with the Home’s allocated budget and gather Payee List Reports to extract projected spending for duration of the vendor’s contracts. The Business Officer 1 will actively seek and prioritize bids from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned business as part of NYS (SDVOB) program. Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service that is eligible for transfer under Section {70.1 and or 52.6} of the Civil Service Law to Business Officer Trainee 1, NS, Business Officer Trainee 2, NS, or Business Officer 1, SG 18. Open Competitive NY HELPS qualifications: Business Officer Trainee 1: Four years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing. Business Officer Trainee 2: Five years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing. Business Officer 1: Six years of experience in the administration of a business office or program, including responsibility for one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and purchasing. **Substitution: Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience. Additional Comments One permanent, competitive, or non-competitive (NY HELPS), full-time appointment. Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information. When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System Shift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and v…

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