Program Manager

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York (DCAS) seeks a City Research Scientist to oversee investigations in physical, biological, environmental or public health sciences. The role involves evaluating contracts and shaping research strategies to support citywide energy and procurement initiatives.

Candidates must hold an advanced degree and demonstrate experience in research administration or supervisory roles, with potential progression to higher assignment levels based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical, biological, environmental science or public health required for Assignment Level I.
• For Assignment Level II+, a Doctorate and supervisory/administrative or research experience is required, or a Master's with 3 years of research experience.
• Education or experience equivalent to the above may be considered, with at least a master's degree required.

Education

Master's degree in physical, biological, environmental science or public health

Doctorate degree in physical, biological, environmental or social science with 1 year supervisory/research experience

Master's degree with 3 years responsible full-time research experience

Job description

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies. What we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of City government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 56 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service to all of them. It's an opportunity to provide meaningful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at NYC.GOV/DCAS to learn more about the work we do.

Energy Management serves as the hub for energy efficiency and emissions reduction throughout NYC government operations, supporting our agency partners' progress towards the City's major emissions reduction and energy objectives. The Energy Management team concentrates their efforts in six areas: the City's energy supply, clean energy generation, demand response & load management, energy efficient operations & maintenance, energy efficiency retrofit projects, and energy training & innovation.

The Program Manager, Contracting Innovation will work with DEM's Contracting Innovation Team and staff across the division to improve the use of existing contract vehicles and develop new contract vehicles.

They will be charged with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Developing and implementing strategic recommendations to improve the use of DEM's existing contract vehicles, including contracts for (a) energy auditing, retro-commissioning, and technical services as required by Local Law 87 of 2009 (b) energy project delivery (c) applied research and energy training services (d) expense-funded asset services (e) technology demonstration services. Identify gaps and inefficiencies; develop and improve procedures; and help address vendor evaluation needs and performance issues.
2. Driving the development of new contract vehicles for energy project delivery and other energy services required by the City: Identify business needs for new contracts for energy project delivery, as well as other energy services required by the City. Determine best routes to advance, prepare draft agreement language, and create procedures for agreement use by DEM and agency staff.
3. Reviewing citywide and agency-held contracts to determine opportunities to improve energy efficiency: Work with DCAS's Office of Citywide Procurement (OCP) and the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) to identify opportunities to update energy efficiency standards and address outdated language in existing citywide and agency-held contracts. Help implement a specifications-driven approach to contract development.
4. Supporting the operations of the Contracting Innovation Team: Track and prioritize requests and ensuring that actions are completed in a timely way. Significantly contribute to the development and maintenance of accurate standard operating procedures for DEM.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degr