What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Initiatives Advisor position at City of New York?
The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents. The Strategic Initiatives Advisor will design, track, and implement special projects and initiatives, manage relevant coordination, and report to the Chief of Staff. Core Functions: Special Projects Management: Manage implementation of special projects and strategic priorities at DOT; collaborate with agency leadership to conduct strategic planning; project manage, track actions, and conduct follow-ups across DOT on key initiatives; Direct Support to Commissioner/Senior Leadership: Elevate and organize key issues on special projects to the Commissioners Office for action; create memos/background materials/presentations summarizing complex issues and key decision points, prepare agendas for Commissioner meetings related to special projects and initiatives in coordination with the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff. Support Workplace Operations and Culture: Help DOT teams create and implement internal systems and processes to improve equity and clarity; coordinate team building activities to foster collaboration; organize professional development opportunities for staff; cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE SPECIALIS - 13389
Minimum Qualifications
Preference given to candidates possessing significant community outreach experience and skill in developing/managing community based programs prior experience dealing effectively with various governmental agencies, community boards, union officials and private citizens appreciated ability to work with extreme accuracy under restrictive deadlines helpful skill in navigating large informational databases and transposing data into comprehensive reports sought knowledge of emerging technologies for image and street analytics helpful excellent written and verbal communications skills essential.
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.
, $100,000.00 – $130,000.00
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE SPECIALIS - 13389
Minimum Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Public Administration, planning, architecture, policy, or environmental policy.
Preference given to candidates possessing significant community outreach experience and skill in developing/managing community based programs prior experience dealing effectively with various governmental agencies, community boards, union officials and private citizens appreciated ability to work with extreme accuracy under restrictive deadlines helpful skill in navigating large informational databases and transposing data into comprehensive reports sought knowledge of emerging technologies for image and street analytics helpful excellent written and verbal communications skills essential.
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.
, $100,000.00 – $130,000.00
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000