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Containerization Operations Lead

City of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261

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The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation’s largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.

The Department seeks an experienced Containerization Operations Lead (COL) for its Containerization Unit to project manage the field deployment of containers being distributed across the City. The COL will manage the site planning (including desktop data analysis), oversee container installation, and manage ongoing operational status (maintenance, repair, and cleaning). Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and decision‑making, the COL will ensure that all containerization contractual obligations are being fulfilled and that all work performed is to the highest level while coordinating within the agency, across agencies and with vendors.

Responsibilities

Managing large Excel spreadsheets, creating and updating pivot tables including data exported from other applications.

Creating and maintaining project documentation, schedules, presentations, and status reports.

Providing regular updates on project status to the Assistant Commissioner of Containerization Operations.

Supervising field deployment and operations across the five boroughs, requiring knowledge of NYC’s communities and districts.

Interacting with the public, other city agencies, elected officials and community boards to inform and implement project goals.

Assisting in maintaining communications internally and with project vendors by preparing reports, meeting notes, and ensuring that all parties are informed of project developments.

Coordinating with the Fiscal Team to manage the program budget and expenditures, including reviewing price quotes, tracking and managing regular invoices, preparing receiving reports, and tracking spending against budget.

Working with DSNY civilian and uniform staff across the Agency and with other external agencies (NYPD, DOT, etc.) and entities to implement and execute the containerization program.

Being willing to work in the field during installations.

May be required to operate a Department vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

A master’s degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research; management or methods analysis; operations research; personnel or public administration; recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation; 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity, supervising staff performing professional work.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience.

Preferred Skills

Expertise managing large scale projects and programs that include manufacturing, on‑street installations, invoicing, procurement, and operational execution.

Experience in field implementations across NYC’s five boroughs and coordination with other City agencies over infrastructure.

Experience working with programs jointly staffed by City workers and vendor staff.

Experience with field deployment logistics at dozens of unique sites.

Experience managing the administrative aspects of complex programs while maintaining schedule and budget.

Experience managing program budget and expenditures, including reviewing price quotes, tracking invoices, preparing receiving reports, and tracking spending against budget.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and writing skills.

Strong interpersonal skills, adept at dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills, able to tailor complex messages to diverse audiences.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data query formulas.

Experience interpreting program metrics and communicating conclusions to diverse audiences.

Familiarity with New York City community organizations and government agencies.

Possession of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.

Applicants should be serving as a permanent Administrative Staff Analyst or current City Employees in similar titles may also apply. Please disclose the permanent title in the Cover Letter or Resume.

Additional Information 55(a) Program

– This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter to be considered.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

– As a prospective employee, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, 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. City Employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland or Orange County. Discuss with an agency representative at interview.

This position pays a salary of

$130,000.00 – $150,000.00 .

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.

Job Details

Seniority level:

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Management and Manufacturing

Industries:

Government Administration

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