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Project Development Coordinator for Recreation Purchasing
Department: DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Location: BRONX
Salary: $62,868.00 – $97,593.00
Job Description: 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.
Minimum 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.
Preferred Skills: 1. Bachelor's degree. 2. Experience in project management, contract management or a related field. 3. Excellent leadership and communication skills. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite. 5. Knowledge of E-requester, Financial Management System (FMS) and AMPS. 6. Valid New York State driver license.
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
Residency Requirement: Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency is required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.
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.
Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
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