BOB-Community Affairs Program Manager

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Department of Transportation’s Division of Bridges manages the full life cycle of more than 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, with a focus on public safety and mobility. The Community Affairs Program Manager oversees and coordinates community engagement initiatives related to bridge projects. The role works with residents, community groups, government officials, and other stakeholders to gather feedback, address concerns, and help ensure bridge projects meet community needs. Activities may include organizing public meetings, conducting surveys, and providing the public with information about current and upcoming bridge projects. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to fostering positive community relationships, are essential.

The position is based at 55 Water Street, Manhattan. The stated hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 35-hour base work week. Depending on the position, employees may be able to work from home up to two days per week. Candidates must be permanently serving in the Administrative Community Relations Specialist title or reachable on the Open Competitive Administrative Community Relations Specialist Exam #6002. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

Requirements

• Must be permanently serving in the title of Administrative Community Relations Specialist or reachable on the Open Competitive Administrative Community Relations Specialist Exam #6002.
• Meet the Administrative Community Relations Specialist qualification through one of the listed education and experience pathways: a bachelor's degree and four years of qualifying full-time community liaison, community organization, or community relations experience; a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of such experience; or equivalent education and experience.
• At least two years of qualifying experience must be in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity involving responsibilities such as planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating, or administering a large community service program or activity.
• All candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of full-time broad administrative or policy-making experience of the described kind.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering positive relationships within the community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate community engagement initiatives related to bridge projects.
• Work with residents, community groups, government officials, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and address concerns.
• Help ensure bridge projects meet the needs of the community.
• Organize public meetings and conduct surveys.
• Provide the public with information about current and upcoming bridge projects.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• College savings plan.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Wellness programs.
• Potential to work from home up to two days during the week, depending on the position.
• Job security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager