Pay range: 35-60/hr

Years of Experience-3 to 6 years

Clean and Resilient Building Team is hiring Project Manager 1 to oversee floodplain mapping improvements and climate hazard data integration. The role focuses primarily on managing a floodplain mapping contract with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), supporting implementation of climate hazard datasets across NYSERDA programs, and improving statewide hazard data tools for public use.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, DATA SCIENCE BACKGROUND = RELEVANT

Floodplain Mapping Contract Management (largest portion of role):

Oversee contractor performing floodplain modeling efforts with DEC partnership
Coordinate extensively with Department of Environmental Conservation
Ensure deliverables meet contract expectations and timeline requirements
Provide feedback to contractors on technical outputs

Climate Hazard Data Implementation:

Support NYSERDA staff in interpreting climate hazard datasets
Build internal tools and guidance materials using GIS and Salesforce
Troubleshoot data issues and ensure latest datasets are incorporated into programs

Statewide Hazard Data Tools:

Improve existing public tools like sea level rise mapper
Ensure climate hazard data is clear, accessible, and decision-ready
Coordinate with state agencies, academia, IT departments, and other partners

New Product Development (smallest scope):

Develop new datasets, tools, or methodologies as needed
Stay current with industry trends and recommend new tool incorporation
Scope collaboratively with Climate Resilience team only when capacity allows

Technical Requirements:

Familiarity with floodplain modeling approaches (not required to perform modeling personally)
Working understanding hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Demonstrated experience with climate hazard datasets (flooding, extreme heat, wind, drought)
Strong contract management experience
Product development and user testing experience

Specialized Skills (highly beneficial):

Familiarity with FEMA map products and floodplain management
Strong working experience with ArcGIS/geospatial tools (most important technical skill)
Climate risk assessment experience
Python coding literacy (awareness level, not full proficiency required)

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, risk management, computer science, data science, or related field
3-6 years of relevant experience
Master's degree is a plus but not required
Demonstrated experience with climate hazard datasets is essential

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