E-Bike Charging Program Manager

New York City Department of Transportation
$81,638.00 - $110,160.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Nov 01, 2024
Working within the Policy Unit, the Program Manager will plan, develop, implement, and oversee the agency's new Public E-Bike Charging Program, funded through a $25 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The program will provide publicly-accessible e-bike and battery charging stations in the public right of way at dozens of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) campuses. This new initiative is integral to New York City's effort to combat building fires caused by substandard lithium-ion e-bike batteries and ensure that New Yorkers, particularly tens of thousands of food delivery workers, are using safe e-bikes and charging practices. The role will combine strategic planning and program development with community engagement and field work to evaluate potential sites. The Program Manager will coordinate with planning, procurement, technical, and grants teams across the agency, as well as with NYCHA, the New York City Fire Department, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and the Federal Transit Administration to develop and launch this important new program. They will represent the agency at meetings with external stakeholders, including delivery worker groups and public housing residents. The Program Manager may also support other e-bike and charging initiatives, including the agency's e-bike trade-in program. The position offers the exciting opportunity to work on a high-profile initiative and partner with talented, dedicated professionals on countless teams across city government to address a pressing public safety concern. Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position. Preferred Skills The preferred candidate is an experienced project manager capable of working collaboratively with a diverse array of stakeholders to develop all aspects of a complex new program. The candidate will be working within a fast-paced environment and must be able to multi-task and quickly respond to issues as they arise. In addition, a successful candidate will have: -A high level of organization and attention to detail -Strong written and oral communication skills -The ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities, evaluate response options, and take appropriate action -Strong analytical abilities, including proficiency in spreadsheet data analysis and GIS -Cross-cutting knowledge of transportation, environmental, and technology policy issues related to sustainable transportation, transit, and air quality -Experience with governmental legislative and administrative procedures -Experience with street furniture deployment and/or public space design and/or programming Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. 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.