Coordinator (Sustainability)

Nyc-Department-of-Design-and-Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is seeking a Coordinator (Sustainability) to join the Sustainable Coordination team and help plan and implement sustainable, resilient, and equitable design and construction. The role involves data analysis, creating tools and guidelines, workshops, and coordinating with internal and external entities.

The selected candidate will assist with Envision project certifications through Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1 year of project management experience.
• Or a high school diploma with five years of project management experience as described.
• One year of credit for college coursework toward a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement sustainable, resilient, and equitable design and construction.
• Create tools and guidelines, conduct workshops and presentations.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, landscape architects, operators, and community boards.
• Assist with Envision project certifications and ISI interactions.
• Analyze infrastructure design, develop policies to support design excellence; identify risks.
• Maintain project portfolio records and coordinate schedules across phases.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Project management (infra)

Detail oriented

Stormwater / sustainability

Primavera P6 / ENV SP

Driver's license

Personal vehicle

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/urban planning

High school diploma + 5 years experience

High school diploma + education/experience to equal 5 years

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Hours: Full- Time- 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the Open Competitive List (Exam #4076) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are already 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 seeking a Coordinator (Sustainability) to join the Sustainable Coordination team.

The selected candidate will support the agency in planning and implementing sustainable, resilient, and equitable design and construction. PlaNYC 2023 has set social, economic, and environmental objectives to ensure the sustainable future of New York, while preparing for climate change and reducing our impacts. Advancing the division’s sustainability goals will include a mix of data analysis, creating tools and guidelines, conducting workshops and presentations, and coordinating with internal and external entities.

In addition, the Coordinator (Sustainability) will assist with Envision project certifications through Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI). This position requires work with a variety of project stakeholders including engineers, architects, landscape architects, operators, and community boards where excellent communication and client service skills are required. The selected candidate will also assist with analyzing Infrastructure design and master planning for sustainable design, and help develop policies to support design excellence; assist in identifying risks and design issues for various infrastructure projects; assist with the division’s varied portfolio of capital projects; and maintain and update the agency’s database on Infrastructure projects use of various sustainable features.

Lastly, the candidate will support projects throughout the scoping, design, procurement, and construction phases; utilize the agency’s technical resources to ensure that their projects meet DDC’s Commitment Plan objectives; apprise their supervisors of scheduling, construction, and design issues; liaise between contractor and DDC; maintain comprehensive project history files; and coordinate project schedules.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1
practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation
guide.pdf.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college 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 the experience and/or college education as described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of credit will be given for each 30 semester credits of college education leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college 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.

Preferred Skills

• 1. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 3. Project management knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main)
• 4. Should demonstrate to be detail orientated, with the ability to manage projects and complete multiple multi-trade projects on schedule.
• 5. Experience with stormwater management projects, as well as a background in sustainable and resilient design and rating systems.
• 6. Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred).
• 7. Valid driver's license (optional but highly recommended).
• 8. Personal vehicle (optional).

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 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.