Port Authority 2014 Leadership Fellows Program - New York, NY Area

About The Program

The Port Authority’s Leadership Fellows Program is a distinguished program for

leadership and public service in the New York New Jersey Metropolitan region.

This two-year, fast-track, rotational program offers Leadership Fellows invaluable

on-the-job experience in planning, financial and facility operations functions.

Each assignment is designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen,

technical finance skills, and knowledge of Port Authority operations. The breadth

and depth of these experiences are critical in preparing the participants to be

future leaders within the Port Authority.

The program reinforces critical leadership skills and offers talented and motivated

graduate students exposure to:

• Broad experiences across various businesses units, granting Fellows

operational, service and strategic agency experiences.

• Challenging and diverse work assignments that have both immediate and

long-term impact.

• Numerous opportunities to work alongside senior management.

• Formal and informal training to sharpen the competencies critical for

agency leadership.

How the Program Works

The Port Authority is committed to developing our staff. In the Port Authority

Leadership Fellows Program, you will have 4-5 rotational assignments over

a two-year period. You will manage multiple projects in our major business

units, field facilities and corporate offices. Past Fellows have contributed to key

regional capital programs, learned the nuts and bolts of policy development,

and managed the challenges of daily operations at our transportation facilities.

Rotational assignments are coupled with an agency orientation, classroom

training, and coaching by senior management to ensure a valuable experience.

After successful completion of the program, Fellows will be considered for key

positions in areas such as facility management, finance, capital programs or

related business functions.

About the Port Authority

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds,

operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade

infrastructure assets in the country. The agency’s network of aviation, ground,

rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more

than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than $23 billion in annual wages

and $80 billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and

manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where construction crews are

building the iconic One World Trade Center, which is now the tallest skyscraper

in the Western Hemisphere. The Port Authority receives no tax revenue from

either the State of New York or New Jersey or from the City of New York.

The agency raises the necessary funds for the improvement, construction or

acquisition of its facilities primarily on its own credit.

Eligibility and Requirements

We are seeking candidates who are driven, flexible, and committed to quality

public service. Students graduating with a master’s degree in fall 2013 or spring

2014 are eligible to participate in the program. Candidates should possess a

record of academic achievement in the areas of public administration, business

administration, public policy, urban planning, public finance, economics,

transportation management or a related discipline. Candidates must have a clear

interest in a career in public service management and demonstrate excellent

problem solving, analytical, quantitative, written and oral communication, and

interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation and political

acumen. One to three years of work experience and/or internships in public

service, transportation, government or related fields is preferred.

Selection Process

Leadership Fellows are selected based on academic achievement, analytical

and communication skills, and work experience. The selection process for the

program is highly rigorous and includes a pre-screen interview, a competency-
based panel interview, and multiple assessment exercises.

Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive

compensation and benefits program including health, dental, life insurance,

vacation, holidays and tuition assistance. For more information on the Port

Authority and the Leadership Fellows Program, please visit our website at

www.JoinThePortAuthority.com.

Join Us!

Please visit www.JoinThePortAuthority.com for additional information. You can

access the job posting by typing in 2014 Leadership Fellows Program into the

search engine. The deadline to apply for the 2014 Leadership Fellows Program

is Monday, December 2, 2013 at 11:59pm EST.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity

Employer. This solicitation is not a guarantee of employment. Due to the large

volume of responses only applicants under consideration will be contacted.