Project Manager 2
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/05/24

Applications Due11/15/24

Vacancy ID172209

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NY HELPYes

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleProject Manager 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan St.

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in project management which must include 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. This experience must include the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans; or current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); or current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-21 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

Duties Description Under the direction of a Public Safety Grants Representative 4, SG-27, the Project Manager 2, SG-23, will oversee, manage, and provide support to projects undertaken by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (OPCA). A primary area of responsibility is the vendor provided case management system utilized by New York's 58 probation departments. Areas of assignment will include those related to the vendor provided computer-based risk and need assessments for juveniles and adults, and other projects undertaken by the office. Duties include, but are not limited to:

* Review project management plans;

* Define and document scope statements and project requirements for current and future needs for OPCA;

* Prepare project schedules and progress reports;

* Provide oversight of the system's technical architecture,

* Provide project and portfolio management activities;

* Manage the initiation and implementation of system changes;

* Establish critical milestones and recommend schedule adjustments;

* Record and review quality metrics concerning projects and performance;

* Track project expenditures;

* Communicate project status;

* Interact with stakeholders and serve as liaison to the vendor for project requirements;

* Ensure that project objectives are met;

* Organize and maintain project management information;

* Required travel is approximately 20%;

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit at ...@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) ###-####.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Mike Rockwell

Telephone (518) ###-####

Fax (518) ###-####

Email Address ...@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany, NY

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 172209 on your cover letter.

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