Inter-Agency Coordinator

Hours: Full-Time

• 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Associate Project Manager title, or those who are reachable on the Open Competitive List (Exam #9003), or filed for DDC's Promotional Exam #3573, or filed for the Open-Competitive Exam #3110 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking an Inter-Agency Coordinator to provide support to the Front-End Planning

• DOT team. This individual will play a crucial role in identifying critical issues during the scope development of Capital Infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on various street and roadway improvement initiatives, including Roadway, Plaza, SBS, Pedestrian Safety, Raised Crosswalk, and Green Streets & Vision Zero projects.
  
  Key responsibilities include reviewing proposed conceptual/schematic designs submitted by Sponsor(s), assisting in the development of comprehensive final project scopes, cost estimates, and baseline schedules. Additional tasks encompass data assessment, conducting site visits, identifying feasibility and constructability issues, and proposing alternative solutions. The Inter-Agency Coordinator will also evaluate broader aspects such as City Initiatives for climate risks, resiliency, and sustainability, along with environmental impact, mitigation needs, acquisition, and local regulations.
  
  Furthermore, this role involves preparing presentation materials, leading internal Strategy meetings, conducting Workshop, and coordinating with external stakeholders such as DEP, DPR, OMB, City Hall, Community Boards, and elected officials. Additionally, the candidate will interface with various in-house personnel and consultants to prepare final assessment reports and transition projects into initiation, while also maintaining and updating project tracking systems via the agency's database.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or

2.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or

3.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of the operations, design, and construction of the City's infrastructure system must have the ability to manage and complete multiple multi-trade projects on schedule possess strong computer, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and knowledge of current and up-to-date engineering methods and standards is preferred. Experience with Microsoft Teams, AutoCAD, and Primavera P6 scheduling preferred. Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) and EIT/PE is a plus.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As 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 Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.