M/WBE Program Director

NOTE: This position is open only to City of New York employees serving in the permanent civil service title of Administrative Staff Analyst. The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values. The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program Director in the Bureau of Procurement and Fiscal Services. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner for Procurement and Fiscal Services, the successful candidate will: manage/direct FDNY's M/WBE Program; work with the ACCO and M/WBE Officer to address M/WBE issues in relation to agency procurements & awards; establish policies/procedures to improve utilization of City certified MWBEs; provide assistance to the various bureaus, p-card users, and buyers to enhance M/WBE utilization; identify & develop best practices for utilization of MWBE vendors and subcontractors; conduct research to identify potential MWBE vendors; assist vendors with certification questions; provide training/assistance to buyers and p-card holders re: M/WBE goals; monitor procurements & P-card usage to identify areas to enhance MWBE participation; participate in M/WBE organizations and trade fairs; coordinate local M/WBE fairs/conferences and workshops; educate M/WBEs about City procurement, payments, and bonding procedures; represent FDNY and explain the MWBE Program to external organizations; exchange ideas and strategies with other agency MWBE Programs to enhance FDNY's M/WBE Program; review data on outcomes; analyze and report results while planning new and improved M/WBE utilization. Have a thorough understanding of the City's procurement & financial systems; review contract specifications and procurement procedures to promote M/WBE participation and enhance agency goals; perform other assignments as directed by the ACCO.