Project Development Coordinator for Brooklyn Capital Projects

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks is a design award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the city’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, performing arts spaces, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches. This position is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES.

Requirements

• 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 "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, work in conjunction with the Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Capital Projects to collaborate with operations, outreach and capital projects staff to execute a variety of tasks.
• Initiate, coordinate and prepare meetings and conferences with Parks’ staff, Agency heads and community organizations.
• Visit sites and document current conditions. Take appropriate measurements necessary for cost estimates and other assignments.
• Assist with special events and special projects.
• Monitor construction progress and track projects to ensure deadlines are met.
• Track and oversee expense funding from elected official offices.
• Coordinate interagency projects, site visits and speak on behalf of Parks.
• Prepare materials for elected officials as needed.
• Communicate clearly and tactfully with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

What This Job Offers

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