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 Green Infrastructure Grant Program. DEP’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program provides funding for stormwater source controls, or green infrastructure, projects on privately owned property in New York City.

Under general supervision, the selected candidate will coordinate all elements of the Green Infrastructure Grant Program. Primary tasks will include the following:
- Managing existing grants, which will consist of direct communication with grantees, contractors, community groups and other Bureaus within DEP.
- Ensuring all projects are managed professionally and in a timely manner.
- Assist in community outreach and program planning activities including facilitating grant workshops, assisting with the application and selection process, and helping manage new grant
projects.
- Required to speak and present effectively in public or virtually and to a variety of audiences

Under guidance from the Private Incentives Program Manager, the selected candidate will also be responsible for the following:
- Review project budgets, monthly invoices, any required forms, paperwork, and other items submitted by grantees.
- Data entry, tracking and management.
- Responsible for maintaining project level and program level spreadsheets and reporting.
- Other assignments will include site visits, assisting in coordination of press events, and drafting press releases for completed projects.
- Manage communications from and to the Green Infrastructure Grant Program email inbox and act as the primary contact for the Program.

Under the direction of the supervisor, the selected candidate may also support BEPA with day-to-day oversight and/or development of other types of green infrastructure incentives for private property. This work would include seeking input from community residents and community-based organizations, providing recommendations for program development, creating informational materials and coordinating community outreach.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

- Applicants are encouraged to have a valid driver’s license. - Strong MS Office skills, including Excel. - Ability to analyze and compile grant project data. - Ability to comprehend maps, graphs, and tables is recommended. - Experience with basic ArcGIS knowledge will be welcomed. - 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. - Strong attention to detail. - Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with BEPA staff, grantee/property owners, agency representatives, and the general public will be highly regarded. - Team player, to work with multiple senior managers and staff teams to help achieve the strategic vision of the Department.

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/.

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.

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.