The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. The DYCD Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) puts communities at the center of public safety through crisis management, placemaking, and transformative programs in neighborhoods where gun violence is most prevalent. Under the immediate supervision of the ONS Assistant Director of Community Activation, the Borough Manager will help monitor, oversee, and lead programs in crisis management and community activation portfolio of ONS within the assigned Borough. The Borough Manager will primarily be responsible for oversight and programmatic coordination of the implementation of the Crisis Management System (CMS) programs, a $70 million investment in more than 40 community-based organizations (CBOs) that mediate conflicts and promote peaceful social norms, and the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP), a place-based initiative that focuses on community safety and well-being in 30 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments. The person who will be effective in this role will have experience implementing community-based programs in communities where violence is concentrated and extensive knowledge of City agency resources and processes. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Provide direct supervision for ONS Initiatives Managers involved in day-to-day operational oversight for CMS and MAP programs within particular precincts and NYCHA developments within the Borough and ensure that staff provide effective oversight. - Serve as a contact point for borough-based issues on behalf of ONS programs and the agency; help address borough and geographical issues and resources needed for internal and external stakeholders. - Facilitate partnerships and stakeholder engagement with public and community community-based organizations and advocates related to community violence interventions and crime prevention through placemaking and public design within the Borough. - Provide technical assistance to underperforming contractors and assist CBOs generally to identify resources, strengthen linkages and referrals, and refine practices. - With Initiative Managers, develop and support the implementation of strategies to address quality of life and public safety issues raised by resident stakeholders and CBO partners, via the coordination of existing services and through liaising with other City agencies to mobilize resources and solve problems. - Provide technical support for staff and CBOs and coordinate training with internal and external technical assistance providers. - Accompany ONS Initiative Managers at on-site programmatic visits during program hours (including weekends and evenings). - Monitor each CBO’s program design, work scope, and other documentation and procedures to ensure they align with the stated programmatic goals and objectives per the Request for Proposal and contract. - Provide regular updates to supervisory staff concerning poor-performing programs and recommendations to improve program performance. - Support and advise the Ons and Agency leadership in all ONS programmatic planning and performance management activities. - Respond to/participate in events, meetings, communications from community members on behalf of ONS. - Provide creative and innovative leadership for the continued enhancement of the ONS’ programmatic and community development activities consistent with its mission. - Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with stakeholder groups, other government agencies, community non-profits, advocates, family members, and justice-involved individuals in the Borough.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of
satisfactory, full-time experience in criminal justice, community planning,
community relations, development and organization; or
2. A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to “ 1 “ above.
However, all candidates must have one (1) year of specialized experience as
described in “ 1 “ above.

- Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree or PhD in relevant field preferred (e.g. social service, public administration, or related human service field) - Academic and/or professional experience in program planning, monitoring, and project management, data management and research, community organizing, youth programming, planning, policymaking, criminal justice, and/or organizational development required - At least 3 years of project management or supervisory experience - Extensive experience working with community organizations or other neighborhood-based constituencies - Excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, problem solve, prioritize duties, balance competing priorities, work independently and with teams in a fast-paced environment, pay close attention to detail, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure - Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to present at meetings with community leaders, city officials and other governmental and private entities - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships - Knowledge of systemic inequities in the criminal justice system and ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies - Effective and creative leadership ability with the capacity to work both independently and cooperatively to implement key strategies - Experience with data management and analysis, familiarity with dashboards and other forms of data visualization - Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment

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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.

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