Inter-Agency Coordinator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks Inter-Agency Coordinators to join the Program Management Unit – Front-End Planning for DEP Coordination or DOT Coordination. The role centers on scope development for capital infrastructure projects including water, sewer, and roadway improvements, with an emphasis on DEP/DOT facilities and runoffs.

Responsibilities include reviewing conceptual designs, developing final scopes, cost estimates, and baselines, plus data assessment and site visits.

Qualifications

• Four-year diploma or equivalent with five years of project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction fields can substitute for experience.
• License as a PE/Architect/Landscape Architect qualifies for assignment levels.
• Driver license valid in New York; always maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed designs and help develop comprehensive project scopes.
• Prepare cost estimates, baseline schedules, and feasibility analyses.
• Conduct site visits and identify constructability issues and solutions.
• Coordinate with DOT, DEP, and other agencies; prepare reports and materials.

Skills

English communication

Drainage plan analysis

Multitask / project management

Detail oriented

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering / construction fields

Professional engineer / licensed architect / landscape architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

ENV SP credential

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking Inter-Agency Coordinators to join the Program Management Unit – Engineering and Support Services’ Front-End Planning – DEP Coordination or DOT Coordination team
The individuals will play a crucial role in identifying critical issues during the scope development of Capital Infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on replacement, reconstruction, and upgrade of DEP or DOT facilities and appurtenances including but not limited to distribution and trunk water mains, storm, sanitary, combined sewers, as well as runoff outlet structures such as outfalls. The individuals will also perform review on joint DOT scope associated with DEP project limits inclusive of 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 Coordinators 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 DOT, DEP, DPR, OMB, City Hall, Community Boards, and elected officials.
Lastly, the candidates 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.
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 four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
• 2. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and 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), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
• 3. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
• 4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.

Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.

Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

5. For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

6. For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

Preferred Skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position:

• 1. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 2. Read/analyze Drainage Plans/sketches, with ability to propose alternatives.
• 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• 4. Project management knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main).
• 5. Should demonstrate to be detail orientated, with the ability to manage projects and complete multiple multi-trade projects on schedule.
• 6. Knowledge of specifications methods, operations, design, and construction of the City’s infrastructure system and current engineering practices.
• 7. Drainage Modeling using InfoWorks ICM (preferred).
• 8. Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred).
• 9. Valid driver's license (optional but highly recommended).

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.