Community Associate

Techdirt, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Associate to enhance engagement within the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations. This role involves collecting and analyzing data, preparing insightful reports, and fostering relationships to promote various programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community work and be passionate about public service. Join a dynamic team committed to improving the lives of New Yorkers through effective community engagement and support initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital environmental services while developing your professional skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in community work or related activities.
• High school graduation or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Distributing and encouraging participation in surveys.
• Collecting and reviewing data for program improvements.
• Coordinating meetings and engagement activities.

Skills

Community Engagement

Data Collection and Analysis

Report Preparation

Event Coordination

Relationship Building

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.

New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100-million-gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are the operation, maintenance and protection of the City's drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Department's Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the City's water or sewer systems.

The selected candidate will work under general supervision in the Division of Management Services, Employee Engagement Unit. Responsibilities include distributing and encouraging participation in surveys, collecting and reviewing data, making suggestions for improvements, preparing reports, maintaining appropriate records, coordinating meetings and engagement activities, attending college career events, and building relationships to funnel some of the Bureau's various programs.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.

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.

Residency Requirement

New 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 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.