Sr Specialist - CONST Permit Applications Van Nest

• Effectively manage and support Con Edisons Permit Management operations within NYC boroughs and interaction with NY City Department of Transportation, NY State Department of Transportation, and other agencies as applicable.
• Lead and develop a team of union employees to secure DOT permits, ensuring compliance, timely processing, and alignment with stakeholder objectives. Provide leadership, training, motivation, and monitor performance of team.
• Verify that accurate information is being uploaded into contractor job packages
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal departments, including Construction Management Gas & Electric, Public Improvement, Gas Operations, Electric Operations, and others.
• Develop and foster strong stakeholder relationships. Liaise between internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve permitting concerns.
• Perform monthly accruals for NYC permits.
• Act as a liaison to technology groups to troubleshoot technical issues with CworX, Electronic Package System (EPS), and other platforms.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of NY State and City Department of Transportation, and other agencies.
• Develop pertinent reports and presentations. Routinely communicate with customer groups regarding performance and necessary improvement areas.
• Identify key strategic initiatives and pursue opportunities to enhance continuous improvement and deliver added value to the organization. Lead initiatives to standardize and improve the permit application process, ensuring efficiency and compliance. across all Municipalities.
• Provide support for the Section Manager and Director with issues such as monitoring and tracking overall departmental performance related to department goals, performance metrics, and other assigned tasks necessary for the success of the department.
• Must comply with the Companys Equal Employment policies as well as all Company Safety, Health, and Environmental programs.
• Must understand and be committed to fostering a Zero Accident Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Achieving Operational Excellence, developing an effective Cost Management culture and Enhancing the Customers Experience.
• Responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature of the role and not meant to be an exhaustive list. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice to meet the evolving needs of the business at its various locations.

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years relevant experience or
• Associate's Degree and 5 years relevant experience

• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and can effectively interact with customers, support staff, contractors, regulatory agencies, and various levels of management, required.
• Demonstrated customer service experience, required. Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder partnerships required.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office platforms including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, required.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to successfully complete multiple tasks without compromising quality or timelines, required.
• Knowledge and experience working with governmental agencies, including Municipalities, the Department of Transportation (DOT) or similar Municipal or State agencies, preferred.
• Experience using Oracle platforms, EPS, CworX Maximo ROPES. Agile with learning new systems, preferred.
• Experience supervising staff, preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, including Utilities, preferred.

• Driver's License Upon Hire Required

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday
• Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate must be able to travel to various locations throughout the Companys service territory as needed.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

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Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.