City of New York
Senior Project Manager
City of New York, Suffolk, Virginia, United States, 23437
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations is seeking to hire energetic and motivated individuals to join our team of professionals in the Office of Project and Business Operations Management (PBOM). The mission of the Office of Project and Business Operations Management (PBOM) is to design and drive long-term, enterprise-wide transformation by evaluating policies, programs, and resources to strive toward maximum organizational effectiveness. PBOM oversees the Strategic Initiatives, the Office of Online Permitting, Business Process Analytics, and the Project Management Office (PMO).
Under the PMO, the City Research Scientist / Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination and management of diverse projects across the Bureau. The City Research Scientist / Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the full-life cycle of major improvement and new initiatives and provide analytical and technical assistance for planning, coordinating, and implementing large and complex projects. Specific tasks may involve:
Work directly with project team members to develop project plans, scope of work, track progress and achieve deliverables.Generate various project-related documents including requirement specifications, contracts, schedules, project plans, and presentations, meeting agendas, minutes and status reports.Support the facilitation of meetings with stakeholders and team members to discuss project progress.Prepare and deliver informative, well-organized presentations.Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.Understand how and when to communicate difficult/sensitive information appropriately.Ensure efficient progress on the implementation of initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE: Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Preferred SkillsBe able to work in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.Think creatively, embrace new approaches, and pioneer innovative solutions to intricate problems.Experience in project management within large, complex organizations and mediating among groups with competing perspectives.Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.Experience working on multiple tasks and assignments while maintaining attention to detail, and the ability to be flexible with changing demands.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional InformationThe 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.
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The New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations is seeking to hire energetic and motivated individuals to join our team of professionals in the Office of Project and Business Operations Management (PBOM). The mission of the Office of Project and Business Operations Management (PBOM) is to design and drive long-term, enterprise-wide transformation by evaluating policies, programs, and resources to strive toward maximum organizational effectiveness. PBOM oversees the Strategic Initiatives, the Office of Online Permitting, Business Process Analytics, and the Project Management Office (PMO).
Under the PMO, the City Research Scientist / Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination and management of diverse projects across the Bureau. The City Research Scientist / Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the full-life cycle of major improvement and new initiatives and provide analytical and technical assistance for planning, coordinating, and implementing large and complex projects. Specific tasks may involve:
Work directly with project team members to develop project plans, scope of work, track progress and achieve deliverables.Generate various project-related documents including requirement specifications, contracts, schedules, project plans, and presentations, meeting agendas, minutes and status reports.Support the facilitation of meetings with stakeholders and team members to discuss project progress.Prepare and deliver informative, well-organized presentations.Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.Understand how and when to communicate difficult/sensitive information appropriately.Ensure efficient progress on the implementation of initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE: Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Preferred SkillsBe able to work in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.Think creatively, embrace new approaches, and pioneer innovative solutions to intricate problems.Experience in project management within large, complex organizations and mediating among groups with competing perspectives.Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.Experience working on multiple tasks and assignments while maintaining attention to detail, and the ability to be flexible with changing demands.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional InformationThe 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.
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