Chief of Staff

City of New York • New York, NY

14h

About The Position

The Executive Office is seeking a highly motivated professional with deep experience in government and political contexts to advise the Director/Chair and the Executive Director in the management of the Department and the advancement of strategic initiatives and priorities. The role requires direct engagement with all divisions within the Department of City Planning, as well as coordination with City Hall and across other NYC agencies. The Chief of Staff will be able to work independently and nimbly within a team, and is exceptional at communicating insights through writing, presentations, and compelling data visualizations to wide ranging stakeholders with differing perspectives.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States is required.
• A baccalaureate degree issued upon completion of a four year course of study in an accredited college or university and five (5) years of responsible, full-time experience in a governmental agency, business or law firm, civic organization, or educational institution, in planning, administration, labor relations, or related work of which four (4) years must have been in an executive capacity.
• Must possess a baccalaureate degree.
• Must possess not less than four (4) years of executive experience.

Nice To Haves

• Deep experience in government and political contexts.
• Ability to work independently and nimbly within a team.
• Exceptional at communicating insights through writing, presentations, and compelling data visualizations to wide ranging stakeholders with differing perspectives.
• Graduate study in planning, law, labor relations, public administration, or an acceptable equivalent field, may be substituted for the general experience required, on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior level adviser to the Director/Chair and to the Executive Director
• Supervise Intergovernmental Affairs and Communications Team
• Serve as liaison with City Hall to ensure Administration priorities are carried out by the Department.
• Troubleshoot, participate in crisis management, ensure clear communication across the Department.
• Ensure that the decisions and policies of City Planning leadership are implemented and executed across various divisions and programs within the Department.
• Prioritize, coordinate, and develop agendas and ensure effective follow-ups for internal and external meetings.
• Convene and direct inter-department groups to address problems and pursue initiatives that cut across divisional responsibilities.
• Build and manage external relationships with industry and community partners, elected officials and other key stakeholders.
• Develop policies, protocols, and standards on programmatic and administrative matters to improve efficiency and strengthen agency capacity.
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of key agency leadership positions.
• Supervise and provide overall direction to staff in the Director/Chair’s office, including scheduling, correspondence and advance.

Benefits

• Meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City and address some of its most pressing challenges.
• Support for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees