Project Manager 1, SG-18, Project Manager Trainee 2 SG-16, Project Manager Trainee, SG-14(NYHELPS)Item# 07635

The Office of the NYS Comptroller, led by Thomas P. DiNapoli, is seeking a Project Manager. The role involves developing project management plans, coordinating project team activities, and ensuring project objectives are met through effective stakeholder interaction and progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develops or uses pre-existing project management plans and documents to coordinate and support the activities of a project team; participates in reviewing project proposals or plans to define basic scope statements, and documents basic project requirements; determines project start and end dates and establishes critical milestones within the project schedule; records and reports schedule progress and project expenditures; records quality metrics concerning the project and product performance; compiles project reports and communicates project status; interacts with stakeholders and coordinates the activities of the project team to ensure that the project objectives are met; designs, develops, and/or refines templates to support project management; may train agency staff in basic project management processes and tools; prepares project portfolio or project inventory reports; organizes and maintains a project management library, project tools repository, or a project management website; and assists a higher level Project Manager or program area manager on more complex projects

Skills

• Four (4) years of qualifying experience*; OR An associate's degree AND two (2) years of qualifying experience*; OR A bachelor's degree or higher for appointment to Project Manager Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14)
• Five (5) years of qualifying experience*; OR An associate's degree AND three (3) years of qualifying experience*; OR A bachelor's degree AND one (1) year of qualifying experience*; OR A master's degree or higher for appointment to Project Manager Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16)
• Six (6) years of qualifying experience*; OR An associate's degree AND four (4) years of qualifying experience*; OR A bachelor's degree AND two (2) year of qualifying experience*; OR A master's degree AND one (1) year of qualifying experience*; OR A doctorate for appointment to Project Manager 1 (full journey level, SG-18)
• Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position: project management which must have included planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance work intake, portfolio management, capacity demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing; and the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans
• You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law
• For 70.1 or 52.6 transfer to a Project Manager 1, SG-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above. SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications
• Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade
• This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, understand and interpret often complex written materials, and design and present curricula to diverse audiences
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of staff
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as effectively, in a team environment

Benefits

• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more

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