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AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleSpecial Assistant (Senior Policy Advisor) VID 172628

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $100845 to $127474 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 450 7th Avenue, Suite 1701

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10123

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant full-time work experience in issues relating to building decarbonization, energy efficiency, renewable energy development, sustainability reporting, public policy, asset management, capital projects, and/or strategic planning. An advanced degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, environmental policy, public policy, or a closely related field preferred.
Substitutions:
Nine years of relevant full-time experience.
OR
Associate’s degree and seven years of relevant full-time experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills; ability to translate complex concepts to inform decision making.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to independently coordinate and lead multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on quality and follow-through.
• Demonstrated experience supporting management, leading projects through ambiguity, adapting to change and shifting priorities.
• Ability to understand track analytical details while balancing large scale program objectives.
• Experience managing public procurement processes, defining scopes or work and/or managing teams of consultants.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Deputy Commissioner for Sustainability and Resiliency, and will be responsible for the following:

• Support development of building decarbonization strategies for OGS properties: Work with key partners to ensure effective communication and reporting up on high profile projects; Collaborate with OGS leadership on execution and oversight of decarbonization projects; Track and share best practices related to decarbonization strategies; Provide deliverable review from vendors and consulting teams and coordinate feedback from OGS stakeholders.

• Serve as thought partner on opportunities for building decarbonization and climate-focused infrastructure.

• Coordinate with state and federal partners to identify and support funding opportunities for decarbonization and renewables projects (i.e. IRA, IIJA, Bond Act, NY Cap and Invest, etc.)

• Coordinate OGS responses to state and federal requests for information.

• Support development of renewable energy strategy with other state agencies and authorities.

• Identify and implement measures for improved data tracking both to identify emissions reductions opportunities and to track progress over time.

• Provide support to interagency efforts through GreenNY Council to share progress, best practices, and coordinated efforts in meeting emission reductions and renewable energy goals.

• Support communications related to OGS GHG reporting, decarbonization and renewable energy projects: Provide timely responses to requests for information related to internal and external communications; Draft communications documents, including summary presentation decks, related to decarbonization and energy projects for a variety of audiences, including OGS leadership, local stakeholders, and the general public.

• Deliver data-driven recommendations to address complex problems: Oversee project or consultant teams as they conduct research, expert interviews, data gathering and analysis; Work with team members across the organization to generate insights from research and turn insights into compelling presentations or memos for key stakeholders.

• Manage multi-stakeholder project teams toward a common set of outcomes and deliverables: Support OGS business units and executive team in aligning OGS operations with decarbonization goals outlined in Executive Order 22; Directly develop or support team members in developing project scopes and workplans, adjusting the timing of key deliverables and milestones as needed; Proactively manage senior leadership on project timelines, deliverables, and risks.

• Build collaborative relationships that drive greater efficacy in project delivery: Support other divisions within OGS to achieve program goals.

• Prepare necessary contract documents, RFP’s, reports, and presentations as needed for project implementation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments PLEASE NOTE: This position is temporary pending approval from the Civil Service Commission for permanent appointment.

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

Downstate: Location Pay of $3,400.

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

Name Human Resources/JN

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.