Assistant Project Manager (SA.060)

Staff Aug Bid

Department Requesting Resource Clean Transportation

Initiative Environmental Bond Act - New York School Bus Incentive Program

Programmatic need being met by this request Support school districts and school bus contractors in initiating and completing fleet electrification plans in support of meeting the and zero-emission school bus requirments.

Where the work will be performed REMOTE

Location of Resource REMOTE

Is travel required for this position %-%

Is any equipment required to be provided by the contractor or will be provided by NYSERDA for this position?

Contractor must have PC, cell phone, and reliable high-speed internet available for assignment while remote, but NYSERDA will provide a workstation when onsite

Desired Start Date :

Expected Duration of Engagement (Years)

Estimated % FTE Being Requested %

Skills and Experience Needed

NYSERDA Title You Are Seeking to Fulfill Assistant Project Manager

General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience - years

Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge :

Has demonstrated a basic understanding of fundamental analytical principles. Knowledgeable in at least one technical or programmatic area in which the Authority is currently involved.

Has awareness of relevant energy related aspects of research, environmental science and economics. Basic skills include an ability to interpret and analyze.

Ability to produce quality communications, and demonstrate an aptitude to learn.

Ceativity in Project & Program Development :

Implements task and project ideas suggested by others. Assists other project managers to develop and manage projects, or manages own projects under close supervision

Organization Skills & Productivity :

Is productive on assignments but dependent on others for direction. Has capability to manage technical and cost control aspects of multiple on-going projects with close supervision.

Approaches tasks logically and makes effective use of time and resources in performing work. Ability to assist in project's inception and through to completion, showing an ability to figure out next steps.

Leadership / Interpersonal Relations / Judgement :

Has good interpersonal relations with staff. Has friendly, helpful and positive attitude. Able to take direction criticism from superior and other senior staff.

Communication Skills & External Relations :

Has demonstrated ability to produce written products which are logical, technically and grammatically correct, but may require editing due to lack of familiarity with energy Deployment issues / needs / problems and Authority programmatic needs.

Verbal skills show organization, good use of English and technical competence, but may reflect lack of experience or confidence.

Demonstrates ability to establish contacts outside the Authority with suggestions from other staff.

Primary Responsibilities, and Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

What skills are needed to be successful in this role?

Strong project management skills to be able to oversee many projects at the same time.

Ability to competently and confidently interact with outside stakeholders, including fleets, school districts and school bus operators, consultants, charging station hosts, and utilities.

Strong IT system fluency or ability to learn systems quickly.

Ability to stay organized and follow / set processes for managing many projects is essential.

Are there any specialized skills that must be present for the position to be successful?

Experience with utility engagement, vehicle fleet operations, and / or school district operations preferred.

Strong understanding of clean transportation, electric vehicles, and electric vehicle charging is preferred.

Understanding of EVs and EV infrastructure is preferred.

Previous experience developing and / or reviewing concept-level site plans and one-line diagrams for EV charging sites is strongly preferred.

Background in civil or electrical engineering and / or transportation planning is preferred

Certifications and qualifications, including education / degree

Bachelors degree required. Background, including formal training, in transportation, civil / mechanical / electrical engineering, or similar field preferred.

IT systems that will be used :

Salesforce, NEIS, Microsoft Office

Tasks

Lead and support the technical assistance intake and application process for school bus fleet operators

Review and approve applications including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for technical assistance

Support and manage all aspects of technical assistance projects including technical review (specifically on validity of route analysis, charging plan development, and site planning), client engagement, and progress / budget tracking ) Engage with utilities to ensure that school districts and bus fleet operators are engaging with the utilities as needed and required by project SOWs

Support broad engagement with schools and school bus fleets to inform them about the opportunities for school bus electrification

Track, document, and report on projects as needed, including number of districts, stage of projects, number of vehicles, progress on utility engagement