Project Development Coordinator for Assistant Commissioner for Operations

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Parks is seeking an Assistant Commissioner for Operations to oversee daily operations across the five boroughs, including Fleet, with a focus on coordinating projects and driving data-informed decisions. The role is based at Arsenal, Manhattan, and involves engaging Parks staff and external partners to keep initiatives on schedule.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with related experience, or a high school diploma with extensive related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related community work experience; or a high school diploma with 6 years of related experience; or equivalent experience with at least 1 year of the above.

Responsibilities

• 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, keeping 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 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.

Skills

Complex coordination

Agency operations

Executive writing

Independent work

Organizational skills

Confidential information

Driver license

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

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

The Assistant Commissioner for Operations oversees NYC Parks daily Operations across the five boroughs, including Fleet.

Major 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.

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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

1. At least two to five years of experience in complex coordination of activities, management or comparable experience.
2. Strong knowledge of Agency operations and procedures.
3. Executive-level writing skills for briefings, memos, presentations and correspondence.
4. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues.
5. Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
6. Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
8. 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.