Quality Control Specialist - #1693694

*THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $55,873.00 - $64,254.00*

Please be advised that candidates must take and pass the next available Open Competitive exam for the civil service title listed above to avoid being “bumped” out of your position when the Eligible List for this title is established.

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.

We are seeking an outstanding candidate to serve as the Quality Control Specialist within the Division of Administration, Office of the Chief Operating Officers, Financials and Contract Administration unit.

The selected candidate will become an integral member of the Financial Quality Control unit for one of the country’s premier children’s services agencies dedicated to strengthening NYC’s families and their 1.8 million children. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Financial Quality Control (FQC), the Contract Specialist will support the Division of Administration contract management staff to initiate and reconcile requests for goods and services in Passport.

The FQC is an efficiency support team that serves as a centralized support team for all Contract Managers within the Division of Administration. The Quality Control Specialist will be responsible for ensuring continuous movement of the Division purchasing activities through the Passport system. This includes timely processing of orders, approval of invoices, and tracking of all activities initiated in Passport.

The Responsibilities Include The Following

• Create purchasing requisitions in the Passport System
• Review and close out invoices in Passport
• Prepare spreadsheets and detailed reports
• Respond to inquiries from vendors, contractors, and program staff
• Coordinate with Budget Team on encumbrances and provide technical assistance when necessary
  
  

Additional Information

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

To Apply

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:

For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 633865.

For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 633865 Click on the "Apply" button.

If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and six months of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical, or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or
• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical, or administrative experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, contract negotiation/management, fiscal/financial management, or project management; or
• Education and or experience equivalent to “1" or “2" above.
  
  

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

, $55,873.00 – $86,288.00