Number of Positions: 1

Salary Range: $52,000-$55,000, annually, commensurate with experience relevant to the position 

Location: Wilton, NY (onsite, no remote option) 

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00A-4:00P

The Procurement Specialist provides comprehensive support for the BOCES organization, managing the full procurement lifecycle from requisitioning equipment, supplies, and services to final purchase order payment. This role ensures all activities strictly adhere to New York State General Municipal Law and internal BOCES policies. The incumbent will interpret and communicate procurement requirements while identifying the most efficient procurement mechanisms for diverse organizational needs. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, and the ability to deconstruct tasks into actionable steps.  A qualified candidate will be an organized, highly accurate problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can build strong, collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external vendors.  The incumbent will strive to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with Federal, State, and BOCES procurement policies. Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services and the Director of Business and Management Services.  Does related work as required.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for vendor and staff inquiries regarding purchase orders and payments, compiling inventory data for tracking software, and the continuous monitoring of purchase order activity;
• Reviews requisitions for accuracy, compliance, and completeness of documents as required for purchasing, responds to questions and explains purchasing policies and procedures to staff;
• Maintains procurement records, prepares a variety of reports, and provides supporting documentation for internal and external audits as requested;
• Resolves complex billing disputes and coordinates with vendors regarding payment status, tax documentation (W-9), and credit memos;
• Facilitates the fiscal year-end closing process by identifying outstanding liabilities, managing accruals, and ensuring all departmental obligations are recorded in the proper fiscal period;
• Prepares purchase requisitions in accordance with internal purchasing procedures.

Number of Positions : 1

Salary: $42,095-$55,453, annually, commensurate with experience relevant to the position 

Location: Hudson Falls, NY (onsite, No remote option)

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00A-4:00P

This position provides public information services to component school districts and internal BOCES customers.  This position involves executing projects in the area of community relations and public relations.  This is creative work requiring imagination and a demonstrated ability in developing interesting and clear presentations with various media.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Coordinator for Communication Services.  Performs related duties as required.

• Writes and lays out print and digital communications, presentations and other public relations material using computer-based applications;
• Creates content for websites and social media and manages school districts’ online reputations;
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with school personnel, so as to provide proactive communication and public information services;
• Assists with information gathering (e.g., research, data compilation, database management) associated with internal and external BOCES public information initiatives and projects;
• Assists education leaders with crisis communications as needed;
• Maintains working relationships with news media and other public individuals.

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $33,295-$48,968, annually, commensurate with experience relevant to the position

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY (onsite, No remote option)

Work Hours: Monday-Friday;7:30A-3:00P

The work of the Principal Account Clerk involves responsibility for planning, assigning and supervising major account keeping activities and/or independently performing difficult and responsible account keeping functions.  The work is performed under general direction and in accordance with outlined policies and procedures, with considerable leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment for carrying out the details of the work.  Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinates. Does related work as required.

• Plans, assigns and reviews the maintaining and checking of a wide variety of financial records and reports and instructs employees in the specialized details of the work;
• Oversees and assists in the classification of a complex variety of receipts and expenditures and the distribution of costs according to prescribed codes;
• Directs the audit of varied accounts, claims and records and the preparation of reports thereon;
• Has charge of the compilation, preparation and analysis of a variety of complex financial and statistical records and reports;
• Assists in the preparation of annual operating budgets and insures the maintenance of necessary financial controls;
• Takes receipt and accounts for money related to a variety of bills, taxes and related obligations;
• Revises, organizes, systematizes and installs account keeping methods and procedures;
• Reconciles ledgers of revenue received with bank statements;
• Conducts correspondence in connection with financial matters;
• May supervise the preparation of purchase orders and the securing of bids from vendors;
• May have charge of preparation of payroll and allied payroll functions including Health And Dental Insurance;
• May prepare and process, or supervise the preparation and processing of payments and reports relative to employee benefits such as insurances, labor unions, credit unions, and pension funds;
• May be responsible for the preparation of all civil service functions;
• May assist in onboarding and offboarding functions;
• May assist in the management of archives.