The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Office of Diversity and Industry Relations (ODIR), seeks a Community Workforce Development Analyst. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting the Chief Business and Workforce Development Officer in establishing a sustainable strategy that will increase workforce development opportunities and foster agency relationship with the community; serving as a single point of contact for interaction with all stakeholders; acting as a liaison between the agency, elected officials, Local Unions, and Contractors/Consultants; identifying obstacles to community hiring; and tracking Agency procurements through final award. The Community Workforce Development Analyst will coordinate and attend networking and outreach events; work closely with Department of Small Business Services to advance community hiring policies; develop outreach programs designed to attract community workforce to projects; and facilitate meetings with vendors and construction managers to discuss and identify community hiring opportunities. Assist with special projects and additional tasks as needed.

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.

Candidates should be familiar with New York City Local Law I and the Procurement Policy Board Rules. Candidates should be familiar with Section 3 and Local Hiring. Candidate should possess strong analytic and computer skills, including proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access queries and reports. Excellent verbal and written communication skills a strong client service ethic keen interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at various organizational levels is a plus.

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.