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Program Manager, Contracting Innovation

Program Manager, Contracting Innovation

  1. DEPT OF CITYWIDE ADMIN SVCS
Posted on: 10/28/2023
  1. Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

  1. No exam required

Department

Office of Energy Conservatio

$92,301.00 – $106,146.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

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 55 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 of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful 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.

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ (DCAS) Division of Energy Management (DEM) serves as the hub for emissions reduction and energy management for the City government portfolio. DEM develops the City’s annual utility energy budget; manages the City’s utility accounts; helps our agency partners identify and pursue energy-saving opportunities at their facilities; leads energy efficiency and distributed generation projects across the City’s portfolio; and helps implement operations and maintenance best practices.

Broadly, DEM is tasked with leading the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from City government operations 40 percent by 2025 (40x25), 50 percent by 2030 (50x30), and 80 percent by 2050 (80x50). Beyond 40x25, 50x30, and 80x50, the City has also made other energy-related commitments, such as pledging to install 100 MW of solar photovoltaic on City buildings by 2025. DEM works closely with our agency partners to help them reduce emissions and improve energy management in their facilities, including providing them with project funding, project delivery vehicles, technical expertise, staff resources, strategic planning support, and data analytics.

The Program Manager, Project Delivery Vehicles will work with DEM’s Contracts 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 (1) energy auditing, retro-commissioning, and technical services as required by Local Law 87 of 2009, (2) energy project delivery, (3) applied research and energy training services, (4) expense-funded asset services, and (5) 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 Contracting Services 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 Contracts 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.


Flexible Work Update:

This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.


To Apply:

Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #607101.

NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.


Minimum Qualifications

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 degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.


Preferred Skills

Preferred Skills: The preferred candidate will bring the following skills and experience to this position: - At least 3 years of experience in energy efficiency, decarbonization, or sustainability. - Project management skills and experience. - Familiarity with City of New York budget and procurement processes. - Knowledge of contract development and management. - Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of policies, laws, and regulations to develop solutions to meet business needs. - Exceptional written and oral interpersonal communication skills. - High level of organization, strong attention to detail, and flexibility to handle multiple responsibilities and deadlines simultaneously. - Commitment to customer service.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.
Residency Requirement

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.
Additional Information

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.

Job ID

607101

Title code

21744

Civil service title

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Program Manager, Contracting Innovation

Posted until

2024-01-02

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Number of positions

1

Work location

1 Centre St., N.Y.

  1. Policy, Research & Analysis
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