Job Description

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.

• Managing 55 public buildings.

• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.

• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.

• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.

• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

Broadly, DEM is tasked with leading the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from City government operations 40 percent by 2025 (40x25), 50 percent by 2030 (50x30), and 80 percent by 2050 (80x50). Beyond 40x25, 50x30, and 80x50, the City has also made other energy-related commitments, such as pledging to install 100 MW of solar photovoltaic on City buildings by 2025. To reach the City’s goals, especially the near-term emissions reduction mandates for 2025 and 2030 established by Local Law 97, DEM must expand our use of existing contract vehicles, as well as add new contract vehicles. During the development of the Local Law 97 Implementation Action Plan, many agencies identified contracting challenges as a top obstacle.

DEM’s Contracting Innovation Team’s core function is to meet DEM’s contracting needs and ensure that our agency partners have access to the project delivery vehicles required to implement energy work at their facilities. The team’s responsibilities include the following:

1. Maintaining oversight over DEM’s contracting and procurement activities, including completing LL63 requirements and ensuring that procurement functions and related contract administration activities are carried out effectively and in compliance with citywide directives.

2. Maintaining Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with agencies, so that DEM and agency partners can manage risk while doing work together.

3. Managing the administration of existing contract vehicles, including DEM’s (1) contracts with four firms to deliver energy auditing, retro-commissioning, and technical services as required by Local Law 87 of 2009; (2) contract with the New York Power Authority to deliver energy projects; (3) contract with the City University of New York to deliver technical, applied research, and energy training services; (4) project management agreement with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for expense-funded asset services; and (5) various demonstration agreements in place with technology vendors.

4. Expeditiously standing up multiple new contract vehicles to meet DEM’s and agencies’ needs, including an omnibus technical services contract; a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction contract; and agreements with controls systems vendors for maintenance and management of legacy building control systems.

The Program Manager, Contracting Innovation will work with DEM’s Contracting Innovation Team and staff across the division to improve the use of existing contract vehicles and develop new contract vehicles They will be charged with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Developing and implementing strategic recommendations to improve the use of DEM’s existing contract vehicles, including contracts for (1) energy auditing, retro-commissioning, and technical services as required by Local Law 87 of 2009, (2) energy project delivery, (3) applied research and energy training services, (4) expense-funded asset services, and (5) technology demonstration services. Identify gaps and inefficiencies; develop and improve procedures; and help address vendor evaluation needs and performance issues.

2. Driving the development of new contract vehicles for energy project delivery and other energy services required by the City: Identify business needs for new contracts for energy project delivery, as well as other energy services required by the City. Determine best routes to advance, prepare draft agreement language, and create procedures for agreement use by DEM and agency staff.

3. Reviewing citywide and agency-held contracts to determine opportunities to improve energy efficiency. Work with DCAS’s Office of Citywide Procurement (OCP) and the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) to identify opportunities to update energy efficiency standards and address outdated language in existing citywide and agency-held contracts. Help implement a specifications-driven approach to contract development.

4. Supporting the operations of the Contracting Innovation Team: Track and prioritize requests and ensuring that actions are completed in a timely way. Significantly contribute to the development and maintenance of accurate standard operating procedures for DEM.

Flexible Work Update:

This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

To Apply:

Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #689658.

NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

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Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

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.