Youth Apprentice (Procurement Apprentice)

Job Description

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person. Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need. The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

• Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times

• Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community

• Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity

• Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality

• Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs

As a Procurement Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our organization has the right materials, products, and services at the right time and cost. You’ll support the procurement team by preparing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining accurate records.

Job responsibilities are as follows:

• Prepare direct orders through internal financial systems.

• Obtain price quotes for micro purchases, as assigned.

• Create various procurement within our Financial Management System database.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain file folders for the unit.

• Prepare Bid Books for the Contract unit.

• Prepare submissions for all Business Data forms to the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services on behalf of the Purchasing and Contracts unit.

• Process all purchase orders for distribution to vendors, programs, and other OCME stakeholders.

• Administration Procurement work and projects as needed.

-Utilize the PASSPort system, and Buywise in addition to other government portals.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position. FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL.

YOUTH APPRENTICE - 10239

Qualifications

Fulfillment of all minimum requirements for age prescribed by the New York State Department of Labor for Registered Apprenticeships

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.

Salary Min: $ 17.00

Salary Max: $ 20.00