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Job Description

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. Green infrastructure collects stormwater from streets, sidewalks, and other hard surfaces before it can enter the sewer system or cause local flooding. By reducing the amount of stormwater that flows into the Sewer System, green infrastructure helps prevent Sewer Overflows and improves the health of local waterways.

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Community Coordinator for the NYC Green Infrastructure Maintenance Program.

Under general supervision, the selected candidate will have the following primary responsibilities:

- Provide community outreach support and community coordination duties for the Green Infrastructure Maintenance Program

- Facilitate public or interagency workshops, meeting with community groups and stakeholders and creating and disseminating outreach materials.

- Provide training and educational resources for community partners, coordinating workshops and creating presentations

- Provide support for and engage with a broad range of existing community partners and initiatives, developing existing partnerships.

- Proactively develop relationships with members of the public, communities, organizations and other entities interested in supporting the Green Infrastructure Program.

- Coordinate, host and support special events for the Green Infrastructure Maintenance division and provide day-of-event support as needed.

- Respond to a broad range of inquiries from public and private entities pertaining to the Green Infrastructure Maintenance Program and provide a highly visible, public facing presence to support and develop the communication of the division.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

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.

Salary Min: $ 62,868.00

Salary Max: $ 97,593.00