Posted 5 days ago
Project Development Coordinator for Recreation Purchasing
AI Summary
Coordinates borough recreation purchasing, vendor inquiries, and administrative activities; maintains tracking reports and manages purchase orders for NYC Parks recreation centers.
About this role
Project Development Coordinator for Recreation Purchasing
*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
Major Responsibilities
- Under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform difficult and responsible administrative work for the development, implementation and coordination of borough Recreation activities.
- Coordinate, process and track all vendor/purchasing inquiries and requests.
- Using Asset Management Parks System (AMPS) and Excel spreadsheets, create and maintain borough-wide tracking reports, including material and equipment needs, inventory, Other Than Personal Services (OTPS) purchases and budgets.
- Working with Center Managers, administer maintenance contracts, which include air conditioning, fire safety, exterminator and fitness equipment. Coordinate preventive maintenance services with contractors for all borough recreation centers.
- Serve as a liaison with Purchasing and Accounting divisions. Ensure purchase requisitions are accurate and manage all open Purchase Order balances. Ensure recreation staff adhere to purchasing and accounting policies and procedures.
- Work with vendors to obtain reasonable prices for services, equipment and supplies. Coordinate merchandise delivery with vendors and recreation centers.
- Work with Chief, Deputy Chiefs, Center Managers and Budget to identify and fund business improvement opportunities.
- Ensure branding guidelines are followed on all Marketing materials.
- Supervise staff performing data entry, if needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Location: Ranaqua, Bronx
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 801108.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.
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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
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Qualifications
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
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