P-Card Administrator, Office of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer

Finance helps to ensure that programs and operations have the information, analysis, funding, and capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet the NYC Health Department's public health and racial equity objectives.

Finance is organized into five bureaus, each led by an Assistant Commissioner: Bureau of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer; Bureau of Budget; Bureau of the Controller; Bureau of Finance Administration and Planning; and Bureau of Revenue.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

- Ensuring that Cardholders adhere to agency and City p-card policies. Actively and regularly review the agency's p-card policy and recommend changes and updates as appropriate.

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive p-card files and fully comply with any audit requests.
• Serve as a liaison with the DCAS Citywide P-Card Administrator and their staff.
• Coordinate new card request, relinquishments and special requests.
• Ensure that individuals nominated for new cards have the requisite background to hold a P-Card.
• Orient new cardholders to proper procedures and conducting regular trainings in the appropriate use of P-Card.
• Monitor P-Card transactions daily to ensure users' compliance with agency and City P-Card policies.
• Contact cardholders with questions or issues regarding card usage and make appropriate recommendations.
• Providing technical assistance to cardholders and their approvers and supervisors to facilitate appropriate oversight approvals and clearances.

- Identify challenges and solutions on P-Card; corresponding with program and ACCO Senior Staff for rapid resolution.

• Participate in meetings concerning P-Card, providing accurate status of the agency's P-Card program.
• Promote increased utilization of City-Certified MWBE Vendors and assist in the achievement of other initiatives related to the agency's P-Card program.
• Perform special projects and related work as required.

Preferred Skills: -Exceptional organizational, analytical and leadership skills. -Superior oral and written communication skills. -Ability to manage a wide range of projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. -Working knowledge of PASSPort. -Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of the NYC PPB Rules. -Experience working under strict deadlines.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Preferred Skills: Experience managing competitive procurements for a government agency Experience writing specifications or scopes of work (SOWs) for competitive procurements or contracts Experience using the PASSPort system Superior writing skills. Ability to manage a wide range of projects in a fast-paced environment.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC.

Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health.

We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives.

As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

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.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

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.