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Chief of Human Resources

  1. DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Posted on: 10/04/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. Exam may be required

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES

$165,000.00 – $175,000.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

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

This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent city employees serving in the Administrative Staff Analyst civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent city employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Community Relations Specialist or Administrative Manager), or 4) employees who are reachable on the Administrative Staff Analyst or a comparable civil service list.

Major Responsibilities
- Provide human resource leadership and supervision for 3,500+ full-time Parks employees and 5,000+ seasonal employees. Direct and supervise human resource staff.
- Implement City personnel rules and regulations and follow citywide human resource policy as established by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).
- Supervise staff conducting recruitment activities, such as postings, advertising, interviews and recordkeeping.
- Oversee civil service actions, including civil service list appointments, title and location transfers and civil service exam preparation.
- Ensure background investigations are conducted by reviewing fingerprint results and making employment determinations.
- Oversee the distribution and collection of annual performance evaluations and track probation and review periods.
- Supervise staff performing NYCAPS data entry, including the activation of new hires and returning seasonal employees, updating employee personal information and implementing collective bargaining increases.
- Advise Parks management in areas such as hiring, discipline and civil service rules. Provide reports with human resource data as requested.
- Work closely with and provide support to other Parks divisions such as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Law, Labor Relations and Payroll & Timekeeping regarding human resource related issues.
- Assist other City agencies with human resource requests, including the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, the Law Department and the Department of Investigation.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 682776.

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

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 682776 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Arsenal West, Manhattan

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)


Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. Eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above.

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.

3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.

4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.

5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.


Preferred Skills

1. Strong management, supervisory, communication, writing and organizational skills. 2. Detailed knowledge of Agency structure and operations. 3. Knowledge of civil service rules and regulations. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
55a Program

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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.
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.

Job ID

682776

Title code

10026

Civil service title

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Chief of Human Resources

Posted until

2024-10-21

  1. Manager

Job level

M6

Number of positions

1

Work location

24 West 61 Street

  1. Administration & Human Resources

Chief of Human Resources

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