Project Development Coordinator for Assistant Commissioner for Operations

City of New York • New York City, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Commissioner for Operations oversees NYC Parks daily Operations across the five boroughs, including Fleet. This role is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES. The Project Development Coordinator will manage projects and support the Assistant Commissioner’s office to improve operations and aid in data-informed decision making. This role will also manage and implement year-round and seasonal initiatives, represent the Assistant Commissioner and Parks in meetings, and act as a liaison with various divisions and external partners.

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, manage projects and support the Assistant Commissioner’s office to improve operations and aid in data-informed decision making.
• Manage and implement year-round and seasonal initiatives, including engaging Parks staff and external partners. Keep projects on schedule.
• Represent the Assistant Commissioner and Parks in meetings with City colleagues and external partners.
• Coordinate, provide analysis, and create presentations and reports as requested or needed.
• Act as a liaison with Maintenance & Operations, Fleet, Citywide Services, Forestry, Innovation and Performance Management, Information Technology & Telecommunications and other Parks’ divisions, city agencies and key agency partners.
• Monitor and track activities and assist with projects in support of seasonal priorities and Agency initiatives.
• Conduct research; prepare presentations, briefings and reports.
• Provide outstanding customer service and administrative support for day-to-day operation of the Assistant Commissioner’s office; answer phones and draft correspondence as requested or needed.

What This Job Offers

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