Project Manager 2

Staff Aug Bid #

SA.118



Department Requesting Resource

Energy and Climate Equity - 2525



Initiative

Equitable Program Development and Community Stakeholder Engagement



Programmatic need being met by this request

Collaborate with NYSERDA policy and program portfolios and teams on engagement of Indigenous Nations and Indigenous-led organizations to ensure clean energy programs benefit disadvantaged communities including Indigenous Nations ad Peoples in fulfilment of NYS Climate Act and NYSERDA's Strategic Outlook equity goals



Where the work will be performed

Remote - must be NYS resident



Location of Resource

Remote - NY statewide travel



Is travel required for this position

30%-50% with valid Driver's license required



Is any equipment required to be provided by the contractor or will be provided by NYSERDA for this position?

Contractor must have computer, cell phone, and reliable high-speed internet available while remote



Desired Start Date

11/1/2025



Expected Duration of Engagement (Years)

2 years



Estimated % FTE Being Requested

100%



Select the Appropriate NYSERDA Title You are Seeking to Fulfill

Senior Project Manager



Skills and Experience Needed



NYSERDA Title You Are Seeking to Fulfill

Senior Project Manager



General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience

10+ Years



Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge

Has in-depth analytical and technical expertise to act as duty subject expert in a technical or programmatic area.

Has demonstrated sound judgement based on extensive experience.

Has extensive awareness of social, economic and environmental contexts of energy technology of Deployment issues.

Recognized outside of NYSERDA as a known expert in the field.



Creativity in Project & Program Development

Has demonstrated ability to develop and manage major complex projects.

Is the creative force behind at least one whole technical or Deployment area within a program.

Has demonstrated capability to build/maintain a new multi-project program in at least one program element involving several interrelated projects to meet a technical or program goal.

Has demonstrated ability to obtain co-funding or leverage private resources for projects with little or no assistance from the supervisor.

Proposes new program directions and technical strategies.

Works closely with Program Manager in developing the Program and in developing junior staff.



Organization Skills & Productivity

Has consistently demonstrated the ability to put required level of program in place.

Is Authority resource capable of leading difficult technical and project management work groups and assignments.

Prioritizes, manages and selfinitiates multiple assignments while consistently taking charge of work groups.



Leadership / Interpersonal Relations / Judgement

Has demonstrated ability to act as team leader and thought leader of interdepartmental working groups on complex and/or sensitive assignments.

Supervises the day-to-day work and structures assignments to enhance the development of junior staff.

Inspires trust and respect at all levels throughout the organization.

Has a well developed bureaucratic and policy sense.

Is able to identify, distinguish and maintain focus on primary objectives in developing program initiatives or resolving problems



Communication Skills & External Relations

Produces effective and purposeful written material that requires no editing.

Constructively edits work and mentors junior staff.

Effectively represents Authority in difficult or complex negotiations with outside contacts and customers.

Presents ideals clearly and concisely in oral and written format.

Makes presentations or serves as a panelist or workshop leader at professional meetings, conferences and seminars



Primary Responsibilities, and Minimum and Preferred Qualifications



What skills are needed to be successful in this role?

• Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community

• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, histories, protocols, and contemporary issues

• Experience conducting community engagements with historically marginalized communities and Indigenous Peoples

• Proficiency in writing and concretely synthesizing and translating technical information for multiple audiences including industry stakeholders and the general public

• Proficiency with developing strategies, recommendations, and communicating and presenting information for executive review

• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems using available resources

• Strong organization, project management, and time management skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated skill in applying critical thinking, working collaboratively, and continual learning



Are there any specialized skills that must be present for the position to be successful?

REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of and experience conducting community engagements with historically marginalized communities and Indigenous Peoples



PREFERRED:

• Lived experience as a member of an Indigenous community in New York State

• Lived experience with environmental and social justice issues

• Demonstrated understanding of and connection to New York-based Indigenous Nations and cultures, histories, protocols, and contemporary issues

• Understanding of the social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of Indigenous peoples

• Familiarity with relevant policies, legislation, and resources related to Indigenous affairs

• Experience in at least one of the following subject areas: clean energy, energy efficiency, building or transportation electrification, urban planning, climate action planning

• Experience with the research and development, policy innovation, and deployment of energy efficiency and distributed clean energy technologies

• 10 plus years of relevant experience





Are there any skills or tasks that the resource needs at start of engagement?

Ability to come up to speed quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Willingness to collaborate with others toward shared goals.

Active listening.

Meeting facilitation.

Humility.



Certifications and qualifications, including education/degree

Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience in Indigenous community engagement and clean energy policy or comparable work experience; or Master's degree and 5-7 years of experience.



IT systems that will be used

Required systems experience:

• Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint)

• Adobe Acrobat



Training will be available on:

• Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

• NYSERDA self-service operations and procedures Knowledge Base (Confluence)

• NYSERDA's contracts and financial records system (Oracle/PeopleSoft - NEIS)



Tasks

Liaison duties (50%):

• Cultivate and maintain working relationships with Indigenous Nations staff, serving as liaison between NYSERDA and federally and state recognized Indigenous Nations on energy and climate issues and NYSERDA clean energy programs.

• Support NYSERDA communications with Tribal government leadership.

• Organize consultation meetings between NYSERDA leadership and staff and Indigenous Nation leaders and staff on various clean energy topics.

• Lead in the planning, organizing, and follow-up of formal consultation and engagement meetings with Indigenous Nations and NYSERDA staff.

Assistance includes:

o Drafting and sending invitations to Nation leadership, staff, and presenters.

o Assisting with the scheduling of event meetings and concurrent presentations.

o Following up on meeting site logistics including lodging, meals, and technology resources.

o Drafting meeting follow-up action items for NYSERDA.

• Ensure timely follow-up on actions from meetings between NYSERDA and Indigenous Nations.

• Maintain Indigenous Nations and Indigenous-led organizations contact list.

• Liaise with NYSERDA departments and program teams to assure compliance with any protocols to be developed.

• Improve shared understanding between Indigenous Nations and NYSERDA with clear communications and information sharing.

• Connect and share information with and learn from community-based organizations that serve Indigenous Nations and Peoples.



General duties (40%):

• Support the continued development of NYSERDA's Indigenous Nation engagement strategy.

• Support the design of NYSERDA's Indigenous Nation government-to-government consultation policy.

• Lead development of relevant uniform communication guidance.

• Support coordination with the Governor's office as needed.

• Exchange information and seek to align efforts with other relevant non-Tribal government stakeholders and interagency partners including DEC Office of Indian Nation Affairs, federal government Tribal Affairs offices (Ex: DOE Office of Indian Energy Affairs).

• Research and consult external resources, including Indigenous Nation energy and climate professionals in and outside of NYS, to aid NYSERDA staff efforts to engage state or federally recognized Indigenous Nations.

• Develop NYSERDA-wide resources around Indigenous Nation priorities, governance structure and relationship preferences.

• Lead in the planning of Indigenous cultural competency training for NYSERDA staff in coordination with NYSERDA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team.



Other duties (10%):

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Maintain related website content.

• Attend NYSERDA and other public events representing the ECE Team and NYSERDA, as requested.

• Assist other staff on additional program areas as outlined by the ECE SPM.

• Other duties as assigned that contribute to the key outcomes of the Energy & Climate Equity team.