Job Description The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system and public safety infrastructure. DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, volunteers and people in custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledge experts. DOC is currently seeking highly motivated, collaborative and goal-oriented candidates to join the Strategic Initiatives Unit in the role of Project Manager. The Strategic Initiatives Unit plays a key role in the planning and implementation of innovative and reform-minded efforts in support of the Department’s vision, mission and values. These may include short-term, high-impact, Department-specific initiatives, as well as longer-term capital projects requiring coordination with both internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidates’ responsibilities include, but will not be limited to, the following: - Managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects by developing clear systems and structures to track progress. milestones and deliverables; - Evaluating project progress and reporting results to leadership, ensuring that changes to scope, resources, and risks are communicated in an effective and timely manner; - Liaising between DOC leadership and project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved and goals are aligned; - Building and maintaining professional relationships on behalf of the Department with a wide range of individuals, including internal and external entities; - Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies; - Developing expertise in jail operations, industry standards, correctional best practices and national reform efforts; - Identifying and escalating issues and risks to appropriate stakeholders and preparing relevant reports/documentation; - Utilizing problem-solving skills along with research and data collection to make informed recommendations to agency leadership; and - Performing special projects, assignments and related duties as assigned. Qualifications 1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have: 1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or 2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above. NOTE: Probationary Period Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year. 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.