Program Associate for Waste Management - Queens, United States - NYC Careers

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Program Associate for Waste Management:

Agency: NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

Posted on: 04/13/2024

Job type: Fulltime

Location

QUEENS

Title Classification: No exam required

Department

Sustainability Programs

Salary range: $59, $91, The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation's oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA's mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.
NYCHA's Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority's capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $5 billion capital projects portfolio one of the largest in NY State as well as range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning, comprehensive design standards, innovative financing and project delivery models, strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders, and effective program and project management of capital investments. The Division also positions NYCHA's housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scalingup sustainability and resiliency technologies and practices, improving residents' quality of life while enhancing building performance.
A&CM's Sustainability Department leads the organization's efforts to pilot and scaleup sustainable practices and technologies, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. The departments comprise three teams with responsibilities across grant acquisition, policy development, environmental planning and review, and innovative programs in areas such as climate change and flood resiliency, green infrastructure, disaster recovery, solar leasing, energy efficiency, electrification and decarbonization, building management systems, waste infrastructure and recycling, and micromobility. The Sustainability Team is also tasked with overseeing NYCHA's Sustainability Agenda and commitment to meeting its greenhouse gas reduction targets set forth in Local Law 9
The Sustainability Programs Team seeks a Program Associate for Waste Management with a strong passion for sustainability to provide administrative, procedural, and operational support for a portfolio of initiatives that advance renewable energy, storm water management, waste management and resilience best practices. The Program Associate for Waste Management is a key member of the Sustainability Programs team and will be a resource within the department on multiple key projects, including development of 30 MW of renewable energy, installation of storm water management practices at 70+ developments, advancing water conservation and measurement initiatives, development of the authoritywide waste management plan.
Assist in initiation, planning, and implementation of sustainability projects to make best practice the common practice throughout NYCHA. Primary focus will be in assisting with the rollout of the Waste Management Plan, Zero Waste goals and support with budgeting, contracting and administration.
Assist in resource planning and budget preparation for said programs, aligning resources according to the priorities of the department.
Develop cost reduction programs, adhoc analysis and prepare relevant reports and presentations for Sustainability projects and programs.
Develop and manage work plans; identify key deliverables, milestones and interdependencies; identify risks and mitigants; and manage status reporting.
Ensure projects achieve quality results, on time, within budget and in accordance with NYCHA policies and procedures.
Assess and identify problems accurately and in a timely manner; evaluate and recommend solutions with realistic objectives and time frames.

Additional Information 3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.-Minimum Qualifications1. 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

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

Preferred Skills- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal. - Knowledge of relevant sustainability issues and best practices. - Must exhibit strong leadership and critical thinking skills. - Must be a self-starter and the ability to work without direct supervision. - Strong analytical and organizational skills. - Strong working knowledge of Excel and database tools ability to manage, analyze and report on