Chief of Staff to the Deputy Commissioner of Capital Projects at CityOfNewYork

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* *This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Administrative Community Relations Specialist civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Staff Analyst or Administrative Manager) or 4) Parks employees who are reachable on the Administrative Community Relations Specialist civil service list or a comparable civil service list or qualify for a comparable title. [Please indicate the exam and your list number or comparable title on your resume.] The Chief of Staff for Capital Projects is responsible for managing all levels of personnel and departmental organizational issues. The Chief of Staff will set divisional policies under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner for Capital Projects, and through close work with the Capital Assistant Commissioners, Chiefs and Team Leaders. The Chief of Staff will also serve as a liaison between the Capital Projects division, Parks central management and borough maintenance and operations staff. Major Responsibilities - Oversee Deputy Commissioner’s administrative staff and coordinate day-to-day operations of the office, including maintaining the Deputy Commissioner’s schedule, tracking correspondence and responding to press office inquiries. - Work with the Deputy Commissioner to establish strategic priorities for the division. - Work with the Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioners, Chiefs and Team Leaders on tracking projects, synthesizing information and preparing briefings and reports about the division’s production. - Manage the Chief of Administrative Services and Capital Personnel Office; assist with personnel matters and recruitment decisions. - Serve as liaison with the Parks Commissioner’s Office, other divisions of Parks and other City agencies; represent Capital Projects at internal/external meetings. - Coordinate special projects, such as audits, staff presentations and events. - Develop and maintain communication and strong working relationships with Assistant Commissioners, Chiefs and Team Leaders assisting with time sensitive requests and policy related tasks as necessary. Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 775480. 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 will be required upon request. nyc.gov/parks 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) ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC - 1002F