The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Office of Communication & Policy seeks two Assistant Directors. The Assistant Directors will serve as critical members of the Government Affairs and Community Relations team; will develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with Key elected officials, community boards, civic groups, business organizations, and the public through continuous, high-level communication and coalition building; engage with varied stakeholders, many with competing interests; represent the Deputy Commissioner and the agency at external meetings with community leaders, and elected officials and routinely liaise with City Hall; participate in the external and internal project and policy-related meetings; resolve day-to-day issues arising from stakeholders; collect and analyze feedback; respond to legislative inquiries; develop creative outreach strategies; assess trends; present data analysis; extrapolate conclusions, and outline opportunities for improvement and successes. In addition, the candidates will coordinate with Department staff in addressing client and constituent issues beginning at the project development phase and throughout DDC project execution, and articulate organizational mission and objectives on behalf of the agency. The Assistant Directors will create briefings and reports for executive staff; coordinate correspondence and assist in the development of other written materials including those for City Council testimony and other government hearings and proceedings; and assist the Deputy Commissioner with tasks and projects as assigned.

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.

Candidates should have professional experience in public relations, politics, journalism, communications, and an understanding of construction. Candidates must be detail-oriented and demonstrate interpersonal, diplomacy, discretion, reliability, and organizational skills. Candidates must be able to work with a wide range of constituencies and diverse communities address sensitive and complex questions handle conflict and manage various tasks. Familiarity with public policy analysis and the ability to navigate intergovernmental relations, community engagement, and to communicate concisely and effectively across internal and external stakeholder communities is preferred. Candidates are required to attend meetings after normal business hours, which may include travel. Computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint are required. A valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s license is essential and the ability to travel throughout the five boroughs of NYC.

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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.