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Community Coordinator
Hours: Full-Time
35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 The NYC Department of Design and Construction Law Division is seeking a Community Coordinator to work in the Non-Profit Reimbursement Program. The selected candidate will be expected to do the following: Coordinates, monitors and/or evaluates Reimbursement program by providing important community services. Performs difficult work in the preparation of planning documents required to verify award funding in the City budget in consultation with DDC's Deputy Program Director, DDC's Budget Finance Office and NYC Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Prepares evaluation reports, performs analyses and reviews program plans, funding and performance. Makes recommendations on policies and procedures. Provides authoritative interpretation of complex problems. Provides technical assistance to guide funding recipients through the reimbursement process, including all the stages of each project: 1) budget preparation, 2) contract registration; and 3) reimbursement. Inform funding recipients and their consultants, OMB and relevant elected officials about the status of their NRP project(s). Assist DDC Law Attorneys with the provision of the necessary information and documents to prepare the legal agreements necessary for each project. Work closely with funding recipients to collect all of the information and records needed in support of the preparation of the legal agreements for each NRP project and to ensure compliance with the City's capital eligibility rules. Ensure that funding recipients properly comply with the submission of necessary information and records for each stage of an NRP project, including the proper submission of information and records onto the City's vendor integrity database, referred to as PASSPort, and other City and State databases. Create, prepare, and maintain existing and new Excel spreadsheets, as well as maintain program related database(s). Respond to emails, meeting requests and telephone inquiries. Collect and evaluate all documentation submitted as part of the project approval, contract registration and payment requisition process. Coordinate with OMB, DDC Law Attorneys, DDC's Agency Chief Contracting Office staff, DDC's Budget and Finance Analysts, DDC's Engineering Audit Office and any other relevant oversight office ensure that NRP projects are properly progressing. Perform all related work, as required by DDC Law and the program's oversights. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly. COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058 Minimum 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. Preferred Skills Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills, proficient in Excel and Adobe Acrobat, strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 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
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.
Hours: Full-Time
35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 The NYC Department of Design and Construction Law Division is seeking a Community Coordinator to work in the Non-Profit Reimbursement Program. The selected candidate will be expected to do the following: Coordinates, monitors and/or evaluates Reimbursement program by providing important community services. Performs difficult work in the preparation of planning documents required to verify award funding in the City budget in consultation with DDC's Deputy Program Director, DDC's Budget Finance Office and NYC Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Prepares evaluation reports, performs analyses and reviews program plans, funding and performance. Makes recommendations on policies and procedures. Provides authoritative interpretation of complex problems. Provides technical assistance to guide funding recipients through the reimbursement process, including all the stages of each project: 1) budget preparation, 2) contract registration; and 3) reimbursement. Inform funding recipients and their consultants, OMB and relevant elected officials about the status of their NRP project(s). Assist DDC Law Attorneys with the provision of the necessary information and documents to prepare the legal agreements necessary for each project. Work closely with funding recipients to collect all of the information and records needed in support of the preparation of the legal agreements for each NRP project and to ensure compliance with the City's capital eligibility rules. Ensure that funding recipients properly comply with the submission of necessary information and records for each stage of an NRP project, including the proper submission of information and records onto the City's vendor integrity database, referred to as PASSPort, and other City and State databases. Create, prepare, and maintain existing and new Excel spreadsheets, as well as maintain program related database(s). Respond to emails, meeting requests and telephone inquiries. Collect and evaluate all documentation submitted as part of the project approval, contract registration and payment requisition process. Coordinate with OMB, DDC Law Attorneys, DDC's Agency Chief Contracting Office staff, DDC's Budget and Finance Analysts, DDC's Engineering Audit Office and any other relevant oversight office ensure that NRP projects are properly progressing. Perform all related work, as required by DDC Law and the program's oversights. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly. COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058 Minimum 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. Preferred Skills Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills, proficient in Excel and Adobe Acrobat, strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 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
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.