Job Information
New York State Civil Service Project Assistant II, Contract & Supplier Diversity in Albany, New York
NY HELP No
Agency Empire State Development, NYS
Title Project Assistant II, Contract & Supplier Diversity
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit None listed
Salary Range From $50000 to $55000 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12245
Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor’s Degree.Relevant experience required: 1-3 years of relevant experience in some combination of MWBE and/or SDVOB, non¬profit organization, business administration, information technology, government or construction-related field. Knowledge required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using contract and data management systems. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
Duties Description Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. This position will require in-office presence.Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.BASIC FUNCTION: The main area of focus will be to manage diversity compliance on smaller projects in the northern and western areas of New York State, specifically Western New York, Finger lakes, Capital and North Country Regions. Associate will develop and monitor Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goals for Empire State Development (ESD) on these projects. Assist with the refinement of reporting and tracking systems, to maximize the compliance of MWBE and SDVOB programs.WORK PERFORMED:· Research, develop and negotiate MWBE and SDVOB participation goals with project sponsors, developers or other entities with whom ESD will engage in contractual relationships on smaller projects;· Research and prepare lists of qualified and certified MWBE and SDVOB for procurement purposes or to match potential subcontractors and suppliers with prime contract holders at ESD;· Track compliance information regarding MWBE and SDVOB participation and minority/female workforce participation on ESD projects. Ensure that data is accurately reflected in tracking systems and databases;· Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly office, interdepartmental and division-wide meetings, webinars, and/or teleconferences;· Provide the highest standard of customer service to internal and external partners and stakeholders;· Provide support to the Director of the Office of Contractor and Supplier Diversity and Project Managers on marketing and outreach, compliance as necessary;· Participate in MWBE, SDVOB and other related expos and events, as necessary;· Participate in trainings, workgroups, strategic planning sessions and other group projects as necessary; and· Perform projects, tasks and other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Additional Comments Salary range as specified.Comprehensive Benefits Package.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Valeria De Jesus – HR Generalist
Telephone N/A
Fax N/A
Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov
Address
Street 655 Third Avenue
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10017
Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY
