This position will serve as the lead for data and information for major and priority projects in the division. The majority of projects will be related to facilities including refurbishments and construction, building equipment and systems upgrades and installations, space allocation and work unit relocations. The projects will vary in size and scope from multi-million dollar building refurbishments to office space/work unit upgrades. Projects may also include administrative and operational projects to support all areas of the division.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Track the progress and planning of all major and priority projects in a digital format/program that is accessible to all team members and executive staff.
- Provide regularly scheduled update reports on all projects.
- Lead team members on new project planning and revising plans for existing projects.
- Analyze projects progress to identify and anticipate delays and stall points.
- Resolve project delays by coordinating the work of team members.
- Resolve project delays by working with budget and contracting units, vendors, and other city agencies.
- Maintain files for both current and completed projects.
- Manage space requests submission program including tracking submissions through the approval process to project completion.
- Assist project leads in preparing needs estimates and requests for funding, contract services, and staffing.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Motivated project manager with excellent tracking and reporting skills
- Experience working with projects tracking systems
- A team leader that can coordinate efforts to resolve problems/delays
- Experience working with NYC government purchasing, contracts, and budgets
- Experience working with construction and trades vendors
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work well with diverse teams and commitment to advancing equity
- Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience working for a New York City government agency is a strong plus
Why you should work for us:
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE SPECIALIS - 13402
- A BA degree in (any major)
- 18 months of full-time professional experience related to the work performed
- Experience or education in public and urban policy
- Experience in projects tracking, reporting, and analysis
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.
The City of New York is the most iconic and dynamic city on the planet. With a population of more than 8.4 million people, New York is not only the largest city in the United States — it is the academic, cultural, commercial, and financial capital of the world.
City government is filled with opportunities for talented individuals seeking to improve their communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of their fellow New Yorkers. Every day, the City’s more than 300,000 employees improve infrastructure, provide vital social services, build technology, protect health and safety, and so much more. Join us today at: http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs
The City of New York offers its employees:
• A chance to build the future of this city. New York City government is at the crossroads of where policy, great ideas, city services, and smart urban planning meet the lives and needs of every day New Yorkers.
• Competitive salary and benefits. Hiring packages include a competitive salary, health benefits, various pension plans, employee assistance programs, and individual retirement accounts.
• Diverse career opportunities. As the largest local government in the United States with more than 40 agencies, the City of New York offers a broad spectrum of opportunities — from education, housing development, and public health to sustainability, economic growth, technology, and emergency management.
• Career Satisfaction. As a City employee, you will have the chance to shape the future of New York City and improve the quality of life for your family, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers.
• Equal Opportunity and Inclusion. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discriminatory action against City employees and applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity alienage, citizenship status, gender, religion, creed and all other protected categories.
