Deputy Chief of Staff for Capital Projects

City Of New York • $80K — $95K *

Corona, NY 11368In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree with two years of relevant community work experience, or
High school graduation with six years of relevant community experience, or
Equivalent education and/or experience related to community work, with at least one year of formal experience.

Responsibilities

Support the Capital Projects division under the Chief of Staff with independent judgment.
Manage the Deputy Commissioner's demanding calendar and schedule meetings effectively.
Create briefing materials, slide decks, and agendas based on division priorities.
Represent the division in inter-agency meetings as needed.
Prepare information and correspondence for the Deputy Commissioner.
Respond to inquiries from other Parks units and assist with their requests.
Coordinate capital project approvals with the School Construction Authority.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful role within NYC Parks.
Engagement with various community stakeholders and agencies.
Possibility of career advancement within city government.
Access to city employee benefits and community resources.

Full Job Description

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Major Responsibilities

- Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform complex support work for NYC Parks' Capital Projects division.
- Maintain Deputy Commissioner's extremely demanding schedule by proactively managing the calendar, initiating meetings with Parks' staff, Agency leadership and community partners, while preparing all necessary materials for those meetings.
- Stay informed of division priorities and projects to inform briefing materials, slide decks, Excel spreadsheets, and agendas in anticipation of meetings and hearings with elected officials.
- Represent the division at meetings with other divisions, agencies and partners as needed.
- Assist in gathering information and preparing correspondence for the Deputy Commissioner.
- Assist in the preparation of responses to inquiries/requests from other Parks units including Correspondence, Communications, Citywide Legislative Affairs and Partnerships for Parks.
- Facilitate approvals and coordination of capital projects with the School Construction Authority (SCA).
- Work with other Parks offices to coordinate large meetings with various community groups.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 795856.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

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Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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