***This position is open only to FDNY employees ***

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Assistant Commissioner/ Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO). Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Management and Budget, the successful candidate will direct and manage Fire Department procurement activities involving the acquisition of goods, services and construction.

The Assistant Commissioner/ACCO will assure that the planning and implementation of procurement activities are in compliance with the City Charter and the Rules of the Procurement Policy Board; will develop and implement procurement and contracting policy, procedures and strategies; plan, implement, and coordinate the agency Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) development program; oversee all contracting actions and the vendor selection process; approve all oversight documentation; advise executive staff with respect to procurement and contract related matters including disputes and contract administration. Other responsibilities involve tracking agency grant OTPS allocations and expenditures; management and disposition of capital and grant designated assets; administration of contacts and vendor compliance including evaluations, contract changes and renewals; oversight of vendor payments, payment review, and prompt payment procedures; coordination with other bureaus on capital and expense budget allocations, encumbrances, and expenditures; strategic and substantive analysis of procurement risk issues; implementing and maintaining internal controls on financial records related to purchasing; coordinating necessary financial policies and procedures.

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (FD) - 95039

At the agency's discretion.

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.