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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/21/16

Applications Due10/31/16

Vacancy ID33961

NY HELPNo

AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleProject Coordinator

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $72429 to $91553 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Agency Building 1

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and experience in governmental administrative operations and intergovernmental relations. At least 5 years of experience in project management. Excellent Microsoft Office skills. Strong data analysis capabilities. Excellent writing skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to communicate and provide status updates to senior leadership. Understanding of New York State Civil Service Law compliance and experience in a unionized environment in the public sector is preferable.

Duties Description The incumbent will participate in restructuring the Department’s operations focusing primarily on operations performed in support of the Civil Service Commission and Civil Service Reform. The position will provide project management support to various initiatives currently underway in the Department as well as new projects that arise. The Project Coordinator position will play an integral role as the Department continues to participate in Lean activities and identify more effective and efficient modes of operation. The incumbent will perform the following activities:
• Providing expert advice to management on the development of operating methodologies, policies and procedures.
• Leading medium to large sized projects,
• Providing support for agency reporting requirements and perform data analysis, charting and graphing.
• Advising management on ways to streamline operations and introduce technological solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Identifying training needs and arrange for training of DCS staff for their new roles.
• Developing training materials for staff regarding new procedures and technological solutions.
• Participating in informational sessions for stakeholders on the new procedures and technological solutions being implemented.
• Drafting reports and other informational material for management on the effectiveness of new procedures and technological solutions.
• Coordinating the work of staff assigned to projects and ensure that timelines for milestones are met.
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with stakeholders and gain their support to successfully implement the performance standards.

Additional Comments AUTHORIZATION TO FILL THIS POSITION IS PENDING DIVISION BUDGET APPROVAL.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Mary Jane McGuire

Telephone 518-473-4306

Fax 518-473-4331

Email Address resumes@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street Agency Bldg. 1

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease include the vacancy ID number in your cover letter or subject line of your e-mail.

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