The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

OTI’s Franchise Administration/Broadband Division is responsible for managing franchise agreements with private telecommunications companies authorized to use the City’s rights-of-way to provide telecommunications services throughout the city. In addition to managing dozens of franchise agreements in an effort to ensure that telecommunications services are deployed both efficiently and equitably, the Franchise Administration/Broadband Division is focused on advancing the City’s broader digital equity and inclusion goals.

The Franchise Administration/Broadband Division has an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Director of Digital Inclusion and Partnerships to support efforts to ensure that New Yorkers have the connectivity, resources, and skills they need to successfully participate in an increasingly digital world.

Reporting to the Director of Digital Inclusion and Partnerships, primary responsibilities will include:
- Support the implementation and management of OTI’s existing and planned digital equity programs and initiatives;
- Lead relationships, oversight and expansion of OTI’s Connected Communities initiative;
- Collaborate and assist with the agency’s annual public computer center inventory data collection efforts, including analysis and presentation to leadership for further investments and improvements;
- Collaborate with City agencies on the planning and implementation of various broadband initiatives;
- Regular engagement with State and Federal partners regarding digital equity funding;
- Contribute to broadband standards with a focus on equitable access, targeted training, and device availability;
- Participate in meetings and negotiations with potential vendors to enable compliance with contract provisions related to citywide broadband goals;
- Perform special projects and assignments, as required.

HOURS/SHIFT
Day - Due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or evenings.

WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY

TO APPLY
Special Note: Taking and passing civil service exams are necessary to maintain employment with the City of New York. Please check the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) website (http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/work/exam_monthly.shtml) for important exam filing information. Please ensure that you are either a permanent employee in the civil service title listed on this posting, or, that you file for the examination when there is an open filing period. For more information regarding the civil service process, please visit the DCAS website at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/work/work.shtml

* Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

For City employees, please go to Employee Self Service (ESS), click on Recruiting Activities > Careers, and search for Job ID #614739
For all other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs/search and search for Job ID #614739

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL

NOTE: 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.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area, and four years of satisfactory fulltime experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, or administrative duties in a voice and/or data telecommunications or closely related electronics planning, management, and/or service organization, one year of which must have been in a highly specialized capacity and 18 months must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity or in the supervision of staff performing work in the voice and/or data telecommunications field; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent, scientific, technical, electronic or related area and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of the specialized experience as described in "1" above and must possess the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

The successful candidate should possess the following: - Grounded in a general understanding of broadband technologies - Demonstrated commitment to digital equity principles and goals - Well-honed research skills for policy research and analysis - Experience as a facilitator to support qualitative engagements with external stakeholders - Comfort / fluency with data and statistics, tableau and excel very helpful or willing to learn - Ability to conduct a thorough policy analysis and support prep for executive-level review. - Strong collaboration skills - Grant-seeking and grant-making expertise - Organizational operations experience - Task/detail oriented, able to work in a self-directed manner - Reliable in follow through on assignments.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.