Deputy Chief of Staff to the Borough Commissioner

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

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Major Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Chief of Staff and part of the Commissioner’s office team, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, manage difficult and responsible professional work.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Queens Borough Commissioner’s Office, including supervising assistants who oversee the Commissioner’s schedule, the Agency’s correspondence and special projects.
• Serve as liaison to City Hall, other City, State and Federal agencies and oversee projects within the Agency on behalf of the Commissioner.
• Work with all divisions within the Agency to solicit and synthesize policy ideas.
• Coordinate and manage the borough's capital projects, including liaising with the Capital and Planning divisions, conducting needs assessments and long-range planning, and organizing meetings and reviews.
• Work on inter and intra-governmental issues / projects.
• Conduct research, analyze and synthesize information from across the Agency to prepare correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, reports and briefing documents for the Commissioner.
• Accompany the Commissioner to internal and external meetings.
• Serve as representative for the Chief of Staff as needed.
• Represent the Commissioner at Agency and external meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between Capital and Maintenance & Operations.
• Develop borough capital needs list; organize and supervise scope and site meetings for local community groups and officials.
• Assist in planning and executing press events including but not limited to ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings and ceremonies.
• Prepare reports & briefings.
• Coordinate special projects as directed by the Borough Commissioner and Chief of Staff.

How to Apply : Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 682986.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 682986 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location : Overlook, Queens

NOTE : All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent writing, administrative, organizational and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of capital system.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to unexpected or difficult situations.
• Proven track record of working autonomously as well as taking direction when needed.
• Effective delegation and management skills.
• Strong familiarity with New York City government and the Parks Department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Valid New York State driver license.

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.

For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service.

New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.

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