Project Manager or Project Manager II, Gas System Planning

Project Manager / Project Manager II New York City, Albany, NY Fusco Personnel is actively recruiting for a Project Manager/Project Manager II to join our client in leading the nation in the fight for global climate change and the transition to a clean-energy powered economy. This is a full-time, direct hire position offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Primary Responsibilities • Perform analysis, research, and policy development to support a strategic and equitable transition away from the use of natural gas to a downsized and decarbonized gas system in New York State. Develop subject matter expertise and NYSERDA’s institutional capacity in this issue area. • Monitor and contribute to New York State regulatory policy and legislation – with particular emphasis on gas utility planning and innovation. • Monitor policy development and research related to gas system decarbonization, staying abreast of developments at the federal level, in other states and local governments, and in different countries, as well as third-party research. • Evaluate and help advance strategies to prioritize the needs of low-and-moderate income households, Disadvantaged Communities, and the gas industry workforce in the gas system transition. • Develop policy briefings, memos, and internal informational resources on policy issues. • Participate in teams from NYSERDA, other State agencies, and/or external contractors to advance analytic projects and produce policy and planning reports and roadmaps. The development of major external reports typically includes conducting and managing market and policy research; analyzing and synthesizing data from government, academic, and policy sources; developing and analyzing policy options; soliciting and incorporating stakeholder input; and drafting reports and outreach materials. • Support the State Energy Plan, Climate Action Council, and similar processes, providing analytic, policy development, project management, and logistical support and collaborating with other subject-matter experts and stakeholders. • Collaborate with internal, interagency, and external stakeholders on issues related to energy and climate policy, market barriers and market creation, and the regulatory environment. Develop and maintain professional relationships with such stakeholders. Represent NYSERDA at relevant meetings and events. • Provide policy insights and formative advice to shape effective NYSERDA programs. • Manage external contractor teams engaged in analysis on behalf of NYSERDA, overseeing the work of contractors including writing statements of work, issuing contracts, managing workplans, evaluating work products, budgeting, and invoicing. • Contribute to a team culture of openness and collaboration. • Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community. Minimum Qualifications • For Project Manager • A Bachelor's degree particularly in policy, public or business administration, urban planning, environmental science or engineering, or a related field with excellent academic performance and 5 years of relevant experience • For Project Manager II • A Bachelor’s degree particularly in policy, public or business administration, urban planning, environmental science or engineering, or a related field with excellent academic performance and 6 years of relevant experience • Subject matter expertise consistent with the primary responsibilities of this position. • Strong skills in critical thinking, quantitative and qualitative research, policy analysis, technical writing, and verbal communication. • Project management skills (e.g., developing and managing workplans and budgets, overseeing work products) and time management, organizational, and planning skills to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines with accuracy and good judgment. • Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally with other teams, as a team leader and active team member. • Ability to navigate sensitive projects with diplomacy and discretion. • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, holding sometimes conflicting perspectives, to seek input and identify common objectives. • Demonstrated problem-solving ability, curiosity, resourcefulness, adaptability, and ability to learn and apply new information and tools. • Strong work ethic and resolute integrity. Preferred Qualifications • Project Manager: A Master’s/Advanced degree and 4 years of relevant experience, particularly a degree in policy, public or business administration, urban planning, environmental science or engineering, or a related field is preferred. • Project Manager II: A Master’s /Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience, particularly a degree in policy, public or business administration, urban planning, environmental science or engineering, or a related field is preferred. • Experience engaging in and filing comments for regulatory proceedings under the jurisdiction of the New York State Public Service Commission or a comparable government entity. • Experience with one or more of the following: gathering data, developing assumptions, and vetting results for technical or economic modeling; developing or applying findings from climate pathways scenario modeling; or using or interpreting outputs from hydraulic modelling and simulation software used in gas network planning. • developing or utilizing data from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories. • Familiarity with long-term gas utility planning • Familiarity with New York’s Climate Act. Salary • Project Manager - $78,333 to $131,298 • Project Manager II - $93,659 – $131,298 Fusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients. We accomplish this through the hard work and expertise of our exemplary specialty recruiters and staff. Whether you are contemplating your next career move, or you are seeking the key players to bring your business to the next level – consider contacting our experts. Fusco Personnel is a NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer Apply tot his job