Job Information
City of New York Director of M/WBE, Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer in New York, New York
Job Description
The Bureau of the ACCO within the Division of Finance seeks a Director of M/WBE (Minority/Women Business Enterprise).
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
The M/WBE Director will be responsible for the following:
Planning, implementation, coordination and monitoring the Agency’s M/WBE Program.
The M/WBE Program is part of a citywide initiative to develop M/WBE contracts and encourage the M/WBE vendor community.
Perform outreach to the M/WBE vendor community and connect the community with programs and initiatives that will help them succeed.
Responsible for reporting on the program to our oversight agencies, including the Mayor’s Office of M/WBE.
Make policy recommendations regarding process improvements so that the Agency can reach the Citywide goals.
Lead staff in the full array of procurement activities related to M/WBE utilization. Ensure that work is conducted timely and in accordance with the Procurement Policy Board Rules, the New York City Charter, Local Laws and other applicable rules and regulations.
Ensure that staff continuously receive necessary updates and training to successfully complete their work.
Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in all matters concerning rules and laws concerning M/WBE utilization.
Develop and implement annual M/WBE outreach plans, to include DOHMH sponsored network events.
Actively participate in networking events sponsored by other agencies or organizations.
Develop and implement a post-outreach plan to reconnect with M/WBEs and colleagues from other City Agencies.
Extract, review, and assess complex and diverse data sets pertaining to the Agency's M/WBE utilization trends; conduct analyses of procurement data and patterns; and make appropriate recommendations for optimizing M/WBE utilization.
Develop and implement the Agency's annual M/WBE Utilization Plan.
Work throughout the year on tracking and reporting all activities related to M/WBE Utilization.
Implement the Agency's Policy of using M/WBE vendors for micro-purchases.
Manage the process of M/WBE goals setting in contracts, including conducting procurement-specific analyses to determine N/WBE Utilization Goals, participating in pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences, and coordinating waiver requests.
Manage the process of ensuring compliance with M/WBE Utilization Goals in Contracts. Develop and implement a plan for tracking compliance with contracted M/WBE Goals; work with internal partners and vendors throughout the term of contracts to ensure compliance.
Develop M/WBE Pre-Qualified vendor list.
Preferred Skills:
Demonstrated familiarity with the New York City M/WBE Program
Working knowledge of the New York City Procurement Policy Board Rules
Experience managing a staff that is responsible for both detailed analytic work as well as outward-facing, customer service responsibilities.
Superior oral and written communication and skills
Working knowledge of PASSPort, FMS, and Microsoft Office.
Why you should work for us:
Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
Commitment to Equity:
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.
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Additional Information
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.