Fiscal Officer
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The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of Cityresidents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

DOT is seeking to hire an exceptional, highly motivated, detail-oriented procurement professional to serve as Fiscal Officer in the Division of Legal Affairs. Under the direction of the Director of Administrative Services, the Fiscal Officer will:

Prepare procurement documents using agency and citywide systems (FMS, DMSS/OCP, and PASSPort);

Communicate with vendors to request required documents and review submitted documents for completion and compliance with procurement rules and regulations;

Prepare requisitions, contract encumbrances, and task order registrations;

Ensure all invoices received are accurate and paid in a timely manner;

Manage and track office supplies inventory;

Liaise with internal divisions to coordinate budget initiatives, modifications, accruals, and rollovers;

Prepare and arrange conference travel packages and reimbursements;

Track OTPS budget and expenses;

Create Ad-Hoc reports as needed;

Assist the Director on special projects as requested.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST, OR REACHABLE ON DOT's ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST PROMOTION CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or

2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in 1 above.

Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in 1 above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in 1 above.

Preferred Skills

Strong preference for candidates with experience in City government procurement and budget. Proficient with using FMS, DMSS/OCP, City requirement contracts, and PassPORT. Familiarity with PPB rules strongly desired.

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

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.

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