Special Assistant (Division Director) - VID 204650 at Nys Office Of General Services in New York, United States | Kablio

Role

Description

design advice

claim review

project tracking

construction management

emergency contracting

stakeholder relations

Provide direct and frequent advice to Regional Supervisors and the Director on matters concerning the design of projects and the stewardship of state facilities.
Advise Director of current staffing levels, upcoming workload levels, and upcoming staffing needs to support workload in Regions 1-3.
Direct work assignment, workload management, and performance management of Regional Supervisors.
Act on behalf of the Director in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders within State government and private industry.
Take lead in claim review for claims on contracts in Regions 1-3.
Directing Pre-Default Meetings and Show Cause Meetings
Interact with and lead members of the Division of Construction, and all others internal and external, to Design & Construction.
Recommend and implement improvements in existing programs within the Division, establishing policies and management systems, setting priorities and developing new initiatives.
Provide overall instruction/guidance to staff across the Regions that this position oversees, consulting architects/engineers, construction managers, and others as required.
Directing tracking and facilitating the execution of high priority and problem projects in Regions 1-3.
Manage overall construction and reconstruction efforts for significant structures or facilities.
Maintain strong relationships with clients, and all divisions within OGS as well as building relationships across diverse stakeholders.
Participate in strategic planning, long-range planning and master planning for the Division.
Oversee and ensure the effectiveness of the Emergency contracting process in Regions 1-3.

Requirements

4 years

specialized experience

associate degree

2 years

Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$1.4 Billion

Annual Appropriations

Manages funding for essential services, including leasing and capital construction.

1,500 Contracts

Active Contracts

Administers contracts for commodities, services, IT, and telecommunications at volume discounts.

Specializes in streamlining and centralizing essential services for New York State’s government operations.
Oversees state-managed real estate, including leasing and facility design across offices and public infrastructure.
Leads major design and construction projects, from facility renovations to emergency infrastructure work.
Serves a broad clientele: state agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, even school districts.
Operates the iconic Corning Tower in Albany and works on high-profile assignments across New York.
Balances day-to-day procurement and long-term capital planning in one cohesive organizational structure.

Culture + Values

Trustworthy: Demonstrating integrity when nobody is looking.
Dependable: Consistent. Helpful. Loyal.
Accountable: Taking responsibility, ownership, and pride in the outcomes & quality of our work.
Resourceful: Unwavering drive to seek creative solutions to challenging problems.

Environment + Sustainability

85% by 2050

Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Statewide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85% from 1990 levels by 2050.

100% Renewable

Electricity Commitment

Committed to 100% renewable electricity for State operations by 2030 under EO 22.

185T BTU Saved

Energy Efficiency Program

BuildSmart 2025 program aims to cut 185 trillion BTU of onsite energy use by 2025.

2035 Target

Zero-Emission Fleet

Converted light-duty fleet entirely to zero-emission vehicles by 2035 target.

Composted nearly 10,000 tons of material in FY 22–23 in state operations.
Spent $227 million on green products and services in FY22–23 procurement.

Inclusion & Diversity

Designated equal opportunity employer; prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
Encourages applicants from all backgrounds and requires working in an environment that affirms individual perspectives.
Pursuant to Executive Order 31, implementing best practices to reduce employment gap for people with disabilities.
Provides reasonable accommodations to enable qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Gender breakdown not published; no gender-specific workforce or leadership ratios available.

Articles

Program Directory

Careers

OGS Strategic Plan

Empire State Plaza Art Collection Tours

Role

Description

design advice

claim review

project tracking

construction management

emergency contracting

stakeholder relations

Provide direct and frequent advice to Regional Supervisors and the Director on matters concerning the design of projects and the stewardship of state facilities.
Advise Director of current staffing levels, upcoming workload levels, and upcoming staffing needs to support workload in Regions 1-3.
Direct work assignment, workload management, and performance management of Regional Supervisors.
Act on behalf of the Director in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders within State government and private industry.
Take lead in claim review for claims on contracts in Regions 1-3.
Directing Pre-Default Meetings and Show Cause Meetings
Interact with and lead members of the Division of Construction, and all others internal and external, to Design & Construction.
Recommend and implement improvements in existing programs within the Division, establishing policies and management systems, setting priorities and developing new initiatives.
Provide overall instruction/guidance to staff across the Regions that this position oversees, consulting architects/engineers, construction managers, and others as required.
Directing tracking and facilitating the execution of high priority and problem projects in Regions 1-3.
Manage overall construction and reconstruction efforts for significant structures or facilities.
Maintain strong relationships with clients, and all divisions within OGS as well as building relationships across diverse stakeholders.
Participate in strategic planning, long-range planning and master planning for the Division.
Oversee and ensure the effectiveness of the Emergency contracting process in Regions 1-3.

Requirements

4 years

specialized experience

associate degree

2 years

Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$1.4 Billion

Annual Appropriations

Manages funding for essential services, including leasing and capital construction.

1,500 Contracts

Active Contracts

Administers contracts for commodities, services, IT, and telecommunications at volume discounts.

Specializes in streamlining and centralizing essential services for New York State’s government operations.
Oversees state-managed real estate, including leasing and facility design across offices and public infrastructure.
Leads major design and construction projects, from facility renovations to emergency infrastructure work.
Serves a broad clientele: state agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, even school districts.
Operates the iconic Corning Tower in Albany and works on high-profile assignments across New York.
Balances day-to-day procurement and long-term capital planning in one cohesive organizational structure.

Culture + Values

Trustworthy: Demonstrating integrity when nobody is looking.
Dependable: Consistent. Helpful. Loyal.
Accountable: Taking responsibility, ownership, and pride in the outcomes & quality of our work.
Resourceful: Unwavering drive to seek creative solutions to challenging problems.

Environment + Sustainability

85% by 2050

Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Statewide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85% from 1990 levels by 2050.

100% Renewable

Electricity Commitment

Committed to 100% renewable electricity for State operations by 2030 under EO 22.

185T BTU Saved

Energy Efficiency Program

BuildSmart 2025 program aims to cut 185 trillion BTU of onsite energy use by 2025.

2035 Target

Zero-Emission Fleet

Converted light-duty fleet entirely to zero-emission vehicles by 2035 target.

Composted nearly 10,000 tons of material in FY 22–23 in state operations.
Spent $227 million on green products and services in FY22–23 procurement.

Inclusion & Diversity

Designated equal opportunity employer; prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
Encourages applicants from all backgrounds and requires working in an environment that affirms individual perspectives.
Pursuant to Executive Order 31, implementing best practices to reduce employment gap for people with disabilities.
Provides reasonable accommodations to enable qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Gender breakdown not published; no gender-specific workforce or leadership ratios available.

Articles

Program Directory

Careers

OGS Strategic Plan

Empire State Plaza Art Collection Tours