Special Assistant (Electric Vehicles) - VID 173436

About the position

The Special Assistant (Electric Vehicles) will support the Office of General Services (OGS) in leading New York State's fleet conversion initiatives, focusing on the management and implementation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This role involves coordinating with various OGS programs and partners to ensure the state's assets align with climate goals, overseeing the maintenance of charging networks, and providing technical assistance to state agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee existing charging network and maintenance of chargers at State-owned facilities.

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• Ensure appropriate uptime maintenance contractors are meeting their Service Level Agreement responsibilities.

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• Support project management needs with regard to the State's EV conversion work.

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• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on progress towards EV goals, including EVSE and vehicles by category.

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• Provide technical assistance, capacity-building materials, and support for NYS agencies and other State entities on vehicle electrification.

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• Monitor preventative maintenance visits and closing of support tickets for electric vehicle infrastructure.

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• Leverage vehicle telematics and other data systems to further inform siting of EVSE and identification of vehicles for electrification.

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• Identify opportunities to align the light-duty fleet vehicle electrification with the medium and heavy-duty fleet vehicle electrification.

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• Assess and/or update parking operations and related policies to ensure needs are balanced for both the users and the facilities.

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• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience in program management, including two years in the management, implementation, and/or strategic development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

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• Demonstrated knowledge of EV charging programs, charging hardware, software, and associated infrastructure.

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• Familiarity with the permitting process and industry best practices.

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• Candidates with a J.D. or master's degree may be credited with one year of specialized experience; Candidates with a Ph.D. may be credited with two years of specialized experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of electric vehicles and electric vehicles charging infrastructure within the United States and New York State (NYS).

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• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate and support multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on quality and follow-through.

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• Data-driven analysis and experience in leveraging data to inform strategy development.

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• Solution-oriented thinking, intellectual curiosity, and ability to seek out innovative solutions to complex problems.

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• Team player approach to work and willingness to research and learn about new topics.

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• Problem solver and able to use critical thinking to solve technical or logistical problems related to EV charging infrastructure.

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• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary range from $84,246 to $105,525 annually.

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• Telecommuting allowed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience in program management, including two years in the management, implementation, and/or strategic development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
• Demonstrated knowledge of EV charging programs, charging hardware, software, and associated infrastructure
• Familiarity with the permitting process and industry best practices
• Candidates with a J.D. or master's degree may be credited with one year of specialized experience; Candidates with a Ph.D. may be credited with two years of specialized experience
• Knowledge of electric vehicles and electric vehicles charging infrastructure within the United States and New York State (NYS)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate and support multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on quality and follow-through
• Data-driven analysis and experience in leveraging data to inform strategy development
• Solution-oriented thinking, intellectual curiosity, and ability to seek out innovative solutions to complex problems
• Team player approach to work and willingness to research and learn about new topics
• Problem solver and able to use critical thinking to solve technical or logistical problems related to EV charging infrastructure
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Salary range from $84,246 to $105,525 annually
• Telecommuting allowed

Responsibilities

• This role involves coordinating with various OGS programs and partners to ensure the state's assets align with climate goals, overseeing the maintenance of charging networks, and providing technical assistance to state agencies
• Oversee existing charging network and maintenance of chargers at State-owned facilities
• Ensure appropriate uptime maintenance contractors are meeting their Service Level Agreement responsibilities
• Support project management needs with regard to the State's EV conversion work
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on progress towards EV goals, including EVSE and vehicles by category
• Provide technical assistance, capacity-building materials, and support for NYS agencies and other State entities on vehicle electrification
• Monitor preventative maintenance visits and closing of support tickets for electric vehicle infrastructure
• Leverage vehicle telematics and other data systems to further inform siting of EVSE and identification of vehicles for electrification
• Identify opportunities to align the light-duty fleet vehicle electrification with the medium and heavy-duty fleet vehicle electrification
• Assess and/or update parking operations and related policies to ensure needs are balanced for both the users and the facilities
• Perform other duties as assigned