Con Edison · 5 days ago
Sr Specialist - CBS Permit Management & Support
Con Edison is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its permit and compliance team within the Construction Business Services department. The successful candidate will manage permit operations, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and ensure compliance with applicable laws while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Effectively manage and support Con Edisons Permit Management operations in NYC
Coordinate with NYCDOT and NYSDOT to expedite permit requests and negotiate permit stipulations
Develop and foster strong stakeholder relationships. Liaise between internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve concerns, including planned, and emergency street work issues
Work closely with the Manager and coordinate with Con Edison operating departments to develop and implement programs/processes to reduce the volume of NOVs, CARs and NICAs issued to Con Edison by the regulatory agencies
Serve as a liaison between the regulatory agencies and Con Edisons operating departments to effectively resolve planned and/or emergency street work issues
Provide on-going support and training for Con Edisons operating departments to improve the planning and execution of street work to comply with regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), NY State, and other agencies
Develop pertinent reports/presentations and routinely communicate with customer groups regarding performance and necessary improvement areas
Lead initiatives to improve the permit support process and enhance efficiencies. Identify strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement and deliver value to the business
Provide support for the Manager, Section Manager, and Director with issues such as monitoring and tracking overall departmental performance related 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
Perform other related tasks and assignments as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years Relevant experience or Master's Degree and 3 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
Demonstrated Customer Service experience
Must possess strong leadership skills, ability to initiate and champion change, and influence others to improve work practices/processes
Knowledge of Microsoft Office platforms including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Demonstrate ability to build and maintain strong external and internal stakeholder relationships
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for working with internal teams and government agencies. Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, and procedures
Preferred
One or more years of experience associated with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Highway Rules and Administrative Code or other related governmental agency experience. Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting regulations and compliance standards
Knowledge of Power BI, Summons System, NYCStreets application system, Oracle EBS, CworX, and MX mapping application
Familiar with data analysis and reporting
Company
Con Edison
We provide power to more than 10 million people and businesses across NYC and Westchester.