Special Assistant (Sustainability Coordinator) - New York State Civil Service : Job Details

NY HELP NoAgency Motor Vehicles, Department ofTitle Special Assistant (Sustainability Coordinator)Occupational Category Other Professional CareersSalary Grade NSBargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)Salary Range From $84246 to $105255 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Exempt ClassTravel Percentage 0%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 8:30 AMTo 4:30 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? NoCounty AlbanyStreet Address NYS DMV Fiscal Administration6 Empire State Plaza - Swan Street BuildingCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12228Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:- Seven years of full-time professional work experience in public policy, public administration in relation to public policies, procurement and/or financing, energy management, financial resource management, real estate as it relates to property and lease management, capital projects, and/or strategic planning; or- An Associate's Degree and five years of the required experience as described above; or- A Bachelor's Degree and three years of the required experience as described above; or- A Master's Degree and two years of the required experience as described above.Preferred Qualifications:- An advanced degree in urban planning, environmental policy, public administration, public policy, law, or a closely related field preferred, as well as experience in issues relating to resiliency, climate change, sustainability goals, the built environment, energy, and/or urban planning.- Excellent project management skills with the ability to independently coordinate and lead multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on quality and project follow-through.- Demonstrated experience developing projects, leading projects through ambiguity, adapting to change and shifting priorities.- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects and maintain control of analytical details while balancing large-scale program objectives.- Experience with managing public procurement processes, defining scopes of work, and/or managing teams of consultants.- Excellent communication skills, organizing and leading team meetings and executive level report outs.- Experience with the structure of DMV, its programs, offices, and operations.- Innovative thinker.Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to:- Serve as the agency liaison to GreenNY council and attend GreenNY/EO 22 activities; will be the primary contact point for all communications to and from the council and report on all relevant metrics- Develop and maintain a multi-disciplinary Sustainability Team for the agency with representation from across Divisions and business units- Participate in capital project planning and implementation for larger sustainability projects, coordinate inputs from key stakeholders and draft proposals for Executive/Budget review.- Identify projects, policies, and procedures to green operations, comply with directives, and increase efficiencies and cost-savings.- Establish indicators for sustainability that will enable monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement of sustainability initiatives of the organization.- Track sustainability progress and provide periodic updates to management on successes and challenges.- Take initiative to learn about the most current products, technologies, and sustainable green methods for facility operations, new construction, and procurement.- Lead sustainability-related competitions and events within the agency (e.g., Green Your Commute Day, Earth Day activities, Daylight Hour, etc.) - Periodic executive level report outs, including updates on program progress or potential program pitfalls.- Promote sustainability within DMV.Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Jessica TownselTelephoneFaxEmail Address [email protected] NYS DMV Fiscal Administration6 Empire State Plaza - Swan Street BuildingCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12228Notes on Applying Please submit a cover letter (referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting) indicating how you meet the qualifications for appointment. Please also include a clear and concise resume, and submit all documents via email address listed above. Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their social security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility.