Executive Director - Grant Administration

Job Description
****IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION THE CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER 55a PROGRAM****

Grants and Fiscal Management is seeking an Executive Director to assist the GFM Associate Commissioner in managing activities associated with the use of various Federal and State transportation-related grants totaling approximately $500 million annually. The Executive Director will supervise a team of four Directors who manage funding allocations, grant applications, and reimbursement activities for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Emergency Management (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and various NYS funding streams to meet agency goals and objectives. The candidate should be knowledgeable with rules, regulations and procedures associated with the individual funding sources to facilitate the review of project eligibility, compliance guidelines, and effective funds management. The candidate will conduct team meetings to update members on best practices, mission-related objectives and assignment deadlines and perform research and analysis required for performance targets that involve multiple internal and external units including procurement, legal, budget, fiscal, audit and project management. The Executive Director will take a lead in creating comprehensive reports for upper management. With great latitude for independent initiative, judgment, and decision-making, the Executive Director will be responsible for coordinating GFM work with the activities of other DOT divisions and with members of federal and state grantors, NYSDOT, New York City Transportation Coordination Committee (NYCTCC), Mayor s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), City Hall, and other external agencies overseeing the planning and implementation of grant funded initiatives. The candidate will develop and implement strategies to address project-specific challenges to minimize risk and facilitate strong inter-agency and inter-divisional communication. Support decision-making by flagging critical issues with the Associate Commissioner and make recommendations. Represent the Associate Commissioner at internal and external meetings when needed.

LOCATION: 55 Water Street, NY, NY SHIFT/HOURS: Monday-Friday/9 am - 5 pm

TO APPLY: All resumes to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and find Job ID# 725018. Current employees please log on to Employees Self Service and follow the Careers Link. Most Public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personnel inquiries permitted. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Mayor's Office of Management and Budget approval. For more information visit www.nyc.gov/dot.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER - 83008

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

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.