Deputy Director of Interagency Coordination

Job Description

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

*This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the City Planner civil service title or 2) on leave from the title.

Major Responsibilities

- Under general direction and in partnership with the Director of interagency Coordination, with wide latitude for independent action and decision making, manage assigned program area(s) and supervise a group of Interagency Coordinators, including administrative oversight and disciplinary process when necessary.
- Manage the unit's design review process including but not limited to determining which projects are to be reviewed by the Capital Design Teams, and coordinating subsequent design reviews within the Capital Review process including in-house reviews, Commissioner reviews and Public Design Commission reviews
- Assist in management of the Unit's overall workflow, monitor and track project intake.
- Assign projects to in-house staff. Review staff work and workload and approve schedules to meet production targets. Produce and maintain accurate staffing plans for the Unit.
- Direct staff to develop project management tools and provide leadership to staff managing and ensuring that project tracking databases and geospatial information are current and accurate.
- On behalf of the Director in their absence review, sign and approve construction permits.
- Perform specialized research and analysis in the fields of city planning, construction management, design review, agency engagement and contractor/consultant management for all infrastructure projects impacting parkland or NYC Parks assets through the five boroughs.
- Prepare and review diagrams, drawings, presentations, reports and other documents related to infrastructure projects and intra/inter-agency activities.
- Assist in assembling and presenting analysis and narrative materials relating to existing, required or proposed facilities and major infrastructure throughout the five boroughs; develop and coordinate a work program for each assigned agency.
- Develop policies and procedures to achieve innovation and efficiencies within the Unit's operations to better serve other divisions and units across the Agency.
- Meet with consultants, applicants, community groups, elected officials and other Agency staff to explain the objectives and implications of infrastructure projects.
- Evaluate planning, land use and construction management policies in need of investigation and develop alternative resolutions and recommendations.
- Provide advice and guidance to Director and Senior interagency Coordinator on the management of the Unit's database, GIS, intranet landing page and permit portal.
- Assist with hiring, training, annual evaluations and all administrative/personnel oversight. Assess skills of team staff and provide construction direction for professional development.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 724169.

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

*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

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

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

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

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Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to “1"" above. Graduate
education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

Special Qualification Requirements

Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Assignment Level IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" 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.