Community Coordinator

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ADACCO), theDepartment of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is seeking to hire a CommunityCoordinator who will be responsible for interacting with providers and the community in regards toprocessing procurements. The individual will also be responsible for processing contracts for services,goods and construction in an accurate and timely manner an ensure the appropriate procurementmethods are being used and are in compliance with the rules associated to the funding stream in orderto meet DYCD's goals and objectives. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Conducting trainings for provider, stakeholders and community members on the - City's contractingand procurement process- Drafting solicitation specifications in a clear and concise manner- Processing purchase orders using various City systems- Consulting with various DYCD units to ensure the correct goods and or services are being procured- Follow the appropriate procurement method and rules for the procurement- Maintain and update procurement status reports and databases. In addition to processing procurements, the candidate will be responsible for processing contracts to registration in a timelymanner which would include the responsibility determination process.