BOB-Community Affairs Program Manager

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public sector pension

Commuter benefits

College savings plan

Wellness programs

Work From Home Policy (up to 2 days)

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, is seeking an Administrative Community Relations Specialist to oversee community engagement for bridge projects and gather feedback from residents and stakeholders. You will coordinate with officials and community groups to address concerns and ensure projects meet community needs.

The position involves organizing public meetings, conducting surveys, and providing clear information to the public about current and upcoming

Qualifications

• A four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with four years of related community liaison/relations experience, including planning and evaluating large programs.
• A four-year high school diploma or educational equivalent with eight years of related experience as described above, including administrative or policy-making responsibilities.
• Education/experience equivalency with credits substitution rules as described, not replacing two years of administrative/ policy-making experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate community engagement initiatives related to bridge projects.
• Organize public meetings, conduct surveys, and provide information to residents and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with government officials and community groups to address concerns and ensure projects meet community needs.

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma + 8 years experience

Education/experience equivalency

Job description

Civil Service Title- Administrative Community Relations Specialist

In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative Community Relations Specialist, or reachable on the Open Competitive Administrative Community Relations Specialist Exam #6002.

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City.

The Community Affairs Program Manager for the Division of Bridges that will oversee and coordinate community engagement initiatives related to bridge projects. This role involves working closely with residents, community groups, government officials, and other stakeholders to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure that bridge projects meet the needs of the community. The Community Affairs Program Manager may be involved in organizing public meetings, conducting surveys, as well as providing information to the public about current and upcoming bridge projects. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential for this role, and a commitment to fostering positive relationships within the community.

Work Location

55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Hours

8:00AM - 4:00PM

Benefits

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• College savings plan
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax)
• a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• 35-hour base work week.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motors.

ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC - 1002F

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy‑making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
• 2. A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full‑time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy‑making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
• 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy‑making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy‑making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four‑year high school diploma or its educational