Department of Civil Service

Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:
Supports the Empire State Development Broadband Program Office's (BPO) management of the New NY Broadband Program; significant responsibilities include assisting the BPO's Project Management Team in the ongoing day-to-day management and monitoring of grant-supported broadband deployment projects, managing data and preparing data-based deliverables, and providing other as-needed support to members of the BPO.

WORK PERFORMED:
* Assist with day-to-day management and monitoring of grant-funded broadband deployment projects, including tracking progress of projects and project timelines, recording notes from calls with grantees, creation of reports, memoranda and other documentation as needed;
* Support the creation of contract documentation and other deliverables necessary to administer projects;
* Assume a variety of Department-wide responsibilities as assigned, such as writing briefing memos, preparing complex spreadsheets, reviewing and improving paper and online processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing data and budget information;
* Manage and draft responses to inquiries from external constituents and stakeholders;
* Ensure quality and completeness of Program data;
* Handle special assignments as required by BPO;
* Ability to work effectively under pressure situations, changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Skills:

Excellent writing/verbal comm. skills

Ability to manage multiple projets/tasks

Strong attention to detail

Take initiative and work independently

MS Office Suite

Internship Areas: Economic Development, Planning/Analysis/Research, Public Policy