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Form of workThe Deputy Chief of Staff works in close partnership with the Chief of Staff, Executive Office staff and Senior Leadership team to help ensure that the President & CEO's priorities are successfully operationalized and achieved.
This role is a critical liaison between staff, external parties, and the Chief of Staff on priority matters and ensures that the Chief of Staff, and President & CEO are appropriately apprised of day to day and urgent issues that impact the organization. The Deputy Chief of Staff supports the Chief of Staff and President & CEO with the flow of information to, and relationships with, external agencies, departments, and organizations, as well as partners in the private sector and community stakeholders. #LI-CJ1
- Strategize with the Chief of Staff, President & CEO, and other EMC/senior leaders to resolve problems and ensure that priority initiatives are managed efficiently and communicated effectively to relevant internal and external partners
- Support the Chief of Staff and President & CEO in identifying and managing critical issues that have significant public or agency impact and require the attention of the President & CEO and other EMC/senior leaders
- Provide guidance to senior staff on behalf of the Executive Office on major initiatives to ensure effective and timely implementation of projects
- Collaborate with key personnel in business units and assess and elevate issues that need resolution to ensure successful execution of executive agenda
- Support the Chief of Staff with prioritizing and ensuring the President and CEO has all key information for decision making and is fully prepared for meetings, speaking engagements, and other events
- Create, collect, and maintain materials including reports, PowerPoint presentations, and other information for projects, special events and other initiatives
- Lead special projects as assigned by the Chief of Staff and President & CEO
- Understand the implication of various regulatory standards/policies being issued at both the federal and state level, upon NYPA's strategic vision and ongoing activities and apply/educate others throughout interactions across the business
- A high degree of professionalism and discretion, with the ability to maintain complete confidentiality of extremely sensitive, proprietary information
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communications, and conflict resolution
- Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships across all levels of an organization. Experience working closely with senior management.
- Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize work with limited supervision as well as meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and balance multiple critical priorities
- Strong technology and computer skills and intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with governmental processes. Prior government agency experience is preferred
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 8 years of experience in a combination of executive support, project management, project implementation, or similar experience
- Utility or Energy industry experience preferred
- Approximately 15% travel, primarily within NY State to NYPA facilities
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is: $134,540-$175,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please emailaccessibility@nypa.gov.
