The Executive Director oversees the day-to-day administration of the agency, works closely with the Chair to set and carry out agency priorities, and oversees the agency's regulatory, designation, strategic planning, and public affairs activities. Your Impact The Executive Director will have oversight of LPC's $8.1 million budget and 80 employees and will develop and implement strategies to improve the agency's performance. Working closely with the Chair, the Executive Director will develop agency-wide strategic plans, develop and advance policies, initiate and coordinate special projects, typically multi-department or multi-agency in nature. With the Chair, the Executive Director will oversee the work of the preservation, research, technology, external affairs, and administration departments. The Executive Director will Oversee agency operations, budget management, and human resources in coordination with the Chair and senior leadership team. Working with senior staff, plan and execute strategic initiatives to advance the agency's mission and key priorities related to landmark designation and the agency's regulatory work. Serve as a liaison to the Deputy Mayor of Housing and Planning's Office, work with city agencies on interagency initiatives, and engage with elected officials and the preservation and community stakeholders. Working with the public affairs team, oversee the agency's outreach, programming, and stakeholder communications. Represent the Commission at various public hearings, community board meetings, and professional forums. Minimum Qualification Requirements 1.A Master's Degree in historic preservation, urban planning, architecture, public administration, or a related field, and five years of full-time experience working in the field of historic preservation, non-profit or government management, or a similar field; or 2.A Bachelor's Degree with specialization in one of the fields listed above, and ten years of full-time related experience; or 3.Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 & 2 above. Preferred Skills The ideal candidate would have: Demonstrated experience managing a large, complex organization or government agency. Proven track record of building and leading high-performing, diverse teams. A minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in historic preservation, urban planning, public administration, or a related field. Deep knowledge in the field of historic preservation, and ideally, LPC's policies and practices specifically. Experience working in government and an interest in working across multiple agencies and disciplines, and knowledge of New York City's government and stakeholder community. Very strong written and oral communication skills, including experience with public presentations. Knowledge of New York City's architecture, history, and development. How to Apply Please submit resume and cover letter to: JobsNYC at https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ Please Note -The Landmarks Preservation Commission will only respond to qualified candidates. While we appreciate every applicant's interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. -If you were educated in a foreign school, you must be able to submit an evaluation of your foreign education from an approved organization. -Final appointment is subject to approval by the Office of Management and Budget. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (LANDMARKS - 94486 Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements 1.A Master's Degree in historic preservation, urban planning, architecture, public administration, or a related field, and five years of full-time experience working in the field of historic preservation, non-profit or government management, or a similar field; or 2.A Bachelor's Degree with specialization in one of the fields listed above, and ten years of full-time related experience; or 3.Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 & 2 above.