Green Infrastructure Program Analyst

Community Coordinator for NYC Green Infrastructure Program

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, 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. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water per day to 8.3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Community Coordinator for the NYC Green Infrastructure Program. NYC's Green Infrastructure Program is a multiagency effort led by DEP to implement green infrastructure to improve water quality in NYC waterways. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will provide data analysis, project management, outreach support, and coordination duties for the Green Infrastructure Program.

Primary tasks will include identifying and analyzing public or private property green infrastructure opportunities, community outreach including facilitating public or interagency workshops, meeting with community groups and stakeholders interested in learning more about programs, and creating and disseminating outreach materials. The selected candidate will also support tracking efforts related to constructed, planned and potential green infrastructure assets. Under supervision, the selected candidate will also review program budgets and assist with reporting.

Data entry, tracking, project management and attention to detail will be key for this position. Other assignments will include assisting with public or private property owner inquiries, site visits, assisting in coordination of press events, and drafting press releases for completed projects.

Under the direction of the supervisor, the selected candidate will also support BEPA in overall programmatic support of the Green Infrastructure Program, which could include the development and implementation of new green infrastructure incentives, regulations, workforce development initiatives, inspection and enforcement programs or asset tracking and management strategies. This work would include seeking input from a variety of sources including from within the agency, other City agencies, green infrastructure industry stakeholders, community residents and community based organizations, providing recommendations for program development, creating informational materials, coordinating community outreach, researching best management practices, and analyzing data on green infrastructure opportunities in New York City.

This work will require the ability to interact with a diverse and interdisciplinary group of internal and external actors.

The selected candidate will be required to speak and present effectively in public and to a variety of audiences. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, are required. Applicants will be expected to have strong MS Office skills, including Excel. Applicants should be able to analyze and compile NYC property data. Basic ability to comprehend maps, graphs, and tables is recommended.

Experience with basic ArcGIS knowledge will be welcomed.

The ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with BEPA staff, public/private property owners, agency representatives, and the public will be highly regarded. Applicants are encouraged to have a valid driver's license.

Preferred skills include:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Experience engaging community stakeholders in work efforts.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Excel.
• Basic ability to comprehend maps, graphs, and tables.
• Ability to manage many projects simultaneously and with accuracy.
• Excellent project management and administrative skills with strong organizational ability.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines.
• Commitment to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse population of grantees, contractors, inter and intra agency staff.
• Team player, to work with multiple senior managers and staff teams to help achieve the strategic vision of the Department.

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.

Benefits include:

• Multiple Health Insurance Plan Options
• Vacation & Holiday Time
• NYC Pension Plan
• 457, 401(k), & Roth IRA Savings Plans
• Union Membership
• Workforce Development Program