The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9,000 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC has a unique career opportunity for experienced Project Managers in the Strategic Initiatives Unit. Strategic Initiatives was established to oversee priority operations to support strategic programs and measure performance for greater progress and accountability. Strategic Initiatives additionally identifies and leads large-scale innovative projects and reform initiatives in support of the Department’s mission, including the Borough-Based Jails (BBJ) and Outposted Therapeutic Hospital Units (OTxHU) projects. In particular, the BBJ and OTxHU teams are responsible for representing DOC’s interests in the unprecedented design and construction of multiple new jail facilities throughout New York City, as well as the transition planning logistics and policy development for these new facilities. The selected candidate’s responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

-Preparing project plans, status reports, presentations, agendas, and maintaining applicable
supporting documents;
-Tracking and managing the execution of critical processes across project operations;
-Liaising between DOC leadership and initiative owners to ensure project objectives are
achieved and stakeholders are aligned;
-Building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of individuals, including
internal and external stakeholders;
-Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies;
-Developing expertise in jail operations, correctional best practices and national reform
efforts;
-Identifying and escalating issues and risks to appropriate stakeholders and preparing
relevant reports/documentation;
-Utilizing problem-solving skills along with research and data collection to make
professional recommendations to agency leadership; and
-Performing special projects and related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS
-A creative and strategic thinker, adept at program innovation, design, development, and
management utilizing research and evaluation.
-Outstanding analytic, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills.
-Effective project manager with the proven ability to successfully guide and manage
multiple high-priority projects simultaneously and to organize and drive projects to
timely completion.
-In-depth knowledge of current criminal justice reform initiatives and citywide goals and
objectives.
-Ability to work quickly under pressure and strict deadlines while still ensuring a
high-quality work product.
-Experience and proven ability to cultivate partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
-Ability and willingness to take initiative and work collaboratively.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

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.

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.