Director, 311 Communications & Agency Relations

Director, 311 Communications & Agency Relations

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology. NYC311 is New York City's official source for non-emergency information and services. NYC311 is the critical bridge for residents, businesses, and visitors to City government, providing quick and easy access to government services and information with the highest level of quality. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in up to 175 languages. NYC311 provides industry leading service across multiple channels including phone, text, online, mobile app, and social media. Launched in 2003, NYC311 manages up to 40 million customer contact annually, and works in close partnership with the Mayor's Office and every City Agency to develop and maintain accurate, timely, and plain-language content for all New Yorkers. The successful candidate will serve as the Director of Communications and Agency Relations for NYC 311. Responsibilities will include :

• Direct multiple teams within the 311 Communications and Agency Relations unit;
• Develop strategies for citywide customer service programs and delivery;
• Oversee design and implementation of business solutions in CRM and IVR applications;
• Lead business process reengineering efforts required to support mayoral and agency initiatives;
• Develop and administer short and long range plans;
• Serve as a senior management advisor for 311 and citywide agency relations issues and content management programs;
• Oversee effective information flow provided and shared by 311, 311 Online, 311 X (Twitter), 311 Text Messaging, and any new 311 platform, with the public and city agencies;
• Provide leadership for special projects and programs; manage relationships with internal and external partners;
• Represent 311 at high level meetings with internal and external stakeholders and other entities; and serve as a senior management liaison;
• Oversee special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications :

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following : working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning / administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning / evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.