Deputy Chief of Staff for Capital Projects

City of New York • Flushing, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES. 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. This role involves maintaining the Deputy Commissioner’s demanding schedule, preparing briefing materials, representing the division at meetings, and facilitating approvals for capital projects.

Requirements

• Current full-time annually paid Parks employee
• 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
• 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
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above qualifications, with at least one year of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level