Project Manager - 1

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 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, however the position is expected to be located in NYS

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

Select the Appropriate NYSERDA Title You are Seeking to Fulfill

Project Manager -

Skills and Experience Needed

NYSERDA Title You Are Seeking to Fulfill

Project Manager -

General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience

years

Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge

Has well developed understanding of relevant technical principles and their application to a program area. Develops / formulates Deployment issues, problems and needs in at least one technical area.

Has acknowledged expertise at conceptual level of technical skills and knowledge in at least one program area. Has basic understanding of State energy / environmental economic development issues.

Creativity in Project & Program Development

Has developed and managed projects with little specific direction. Develops new projects and co-funding sources with own initiative.

Carried out development of several projects through competitive solicitation phase that may or may not result from own initiative.

Has provided ideas and rationale for program development in at least one technical area.

Organization Skills & Productivity

Has demonstrated ability to implement projects in a timely manner. Demonstrates the capability to manage all aspects of on- going projects with no supervision.

Is able to prioritize workload with other responsibilities. Effectively discharges general technical and project management assignments in a timely manner.

Demonstrates strategic thinking connected to the organization's goals.

Leadership / Interpersonal Relations / Judgement

Has demonstrated ability to effectively head working groups or program teams. Provides guidance to junior staff when appropriate and can supervise the day-to-day work of interns.

Has full confidence of peers and superiors.

People skills have developed to show leadership and an ability to motivate others.

Communication Skills & External Relations

Has demonstrated ability to produce both written material and verbal presentations that are direct, recognize and focus on issues, are both comprehensive and concise and require editing only in most sensitive and complex areas.

Is able to negotiate effectively with contractors and interface effectively with customers and other outside contacts. Has demonstrated ability to prepare and present papers at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.

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.

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 would be helpful but is not required.

Are there any skills that the resource needs at start of engagement?

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

Certifications and qualifications, including education / degree

Bachelors degree required.

Background in civil or electrical engineering and / or transportation planning is not required but strongly 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-out on projects as-needed, including number of districts, stage of projects, number of vehicles, progress on utility engagement