Senior Strategic Planning Coordinator

Hours : Full-Time Position 35 Hours

Work Location : 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY

There may be current civil service list restrictions impacting the agency’s ability to hire. The NYC Department of Design and Construction seeks a Senior Strategic Planning Coordinator to work within the Office of the Commissioner, reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer as a member of the Strategic Initiatives team.

The role of the Senior Strategic Planning Coordinator will be to support the agency’s capital reform efforts, process improvements, and critical projects and programs, including representing the team in meetings and supervising junior team members.

Specific tasks will include preparing and overseeing reports, briefings, publications, and other communications for internal and external audiences;

attending meetings and tracking follow-ups; tracking and resolving critical project and program issues; and engaging in cross-divisional and interagency strategic initiatives.

The Strategic Initiatives team advances key agency priorities and oversees policy and process changes as part of DDC’s Strategic Blueprint, a roadmap to capital delivery reform, working collaboratively with DDC’s divisions to ensure that DDC is a leader in capital project delivery.

The team oversees the Blueprint and supports implementation across DDC’s divisions, represents DDC in citywide strategic planning efforts, aligns DDC’s external reporting and metrics with strategic priorities, and liaises with partner agencies, City Hall, and industry leaders to advance the agency’s policy agenda.

In addition, the team provides support to critical projects and programs, key Commissioner’s Offices priorities, and interagency and intergovernmental coordination.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees :

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Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six years of full-time paid experience in landscape architectural work, at least two years of which shall have been as an administrative landscape architect.

Preferred Skills

Excellent written, graphic, and interpersonal communication skills strong organizational and planning skills the abilities to work in a fast-paced environment and balance long-term goals with short term tasks the ability to work independently and on a team versatility and attention to detail.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

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Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position