BOB-Community Affairs Program Manager

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. The Community Affairs Program Manager for the Division of Bridges will oversee and coordinate community engagement initiatives related to bridge projects. This role involves working closely with residents, community groups, government officials, and other stakeholders to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure that bridge projects meet the needs of the community. The Community Affairs Program Manager may be involved in organizing public meetings, conducting surveys, as well as providing information to the public about current and upcoming bridge projects. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential for this role, and a commitment to fostering positive relationships within the community. Civil Service Title: Administrative Community Relations Specialist. Work Location: 55 Water St, Manhattan, 10041. Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate community engagement initiatives related to bridge projects; work closely with residents, community groups, government officials and other stakeholders to gather feedback and address concerns; ensure bridge projects meet the needs of the community; organize public meetings; conduct surveys; provide information to the public about current and upcoming bridge projects

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity; OR a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described above, at least two years in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity; OR education and/or experience equivalent to the above; all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity

Benefits

Premium-free health insurance plan; additional health, fitness and financial benefits based on associated union/benefit fund; public sector defined benefit pension plan; college savings plan; Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax); tax-deferred savings program; Wellness Programs; work from home up to two days per week depending on position; 35-hour base work week; job security