CareerPlan

Section Chief of Budget & Procurement

Kingston, NY, usFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-11-12

Core

Manage a $120M capital and expense budget, oversee 50+ formal contracts and 200+ annual procurements, and supervise a staff of three for the Source Water Protection Division.

Role type

Senior budget and procurement section chief (municipal utility)

Builds

Capital and expense budget plans, contract encumbrances, regulatory payments, and procurement submissions for water supply protection

Domain

Municipal water utility / Public sector finance

Required skills

Budget administration, contract management, procurement oversight, financial analysis, database management, report generation, staff supervision

Preferred skills

Advanced Excel, NYC database experience (FMS, Passport), detail-oriented, multi-tasking, communication

Technologies

Excel, FMS, Passport

Responsibilities

Track expense and capital budgets against annual spending plans; reconcile budgets with Bureau databases; analyze budget needs and submit modifications; guide procurements and formal contract submissions; oversee active contracts and regulatory payments; produce ad hoc reports; maintain internal tracking systems.

Seniority

Senior, supervisory IC