Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Community Relations Specialist title, or those reachable on the current Open Competitive List (Exam# 1120) may apply. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you may not be considered for an interview.

The Department of Design and Construction seeks to hire a Chief Workforce Development Officer to work within the Human Resources & Staff Development Unit reporting to the Assistant Commissioner. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing program strategy and policy to design and develop an agile workforce that is responsive to the changing needs of the Construction Industry. The Chief Workforce Officer will anticipate potential shifts in the industry and the workforce to develop and drive strategies that are advantageous for the agency. The candidate will coordinate with the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development, creating and managing program budgets, and developing and updating the unit’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Chief Workforce Officer will research workforce development program initiatives and best practices and analyze data to drive decisions. The Chief Workforce Development Officer will serve as the main point of contact and subject matter expert for the Workforce Development and Community Hiring Program and other unit initiatives for internal and external stakeholders.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
2. 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 experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational
equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.

Candidates should have extensive knowledge of New York City Local Law 1 and Rules of the Procurement Policy Board. Candidate should be familiar with Section 3 and Local Hiring. Candidate should possess strong analytic and computer skills, including proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access queries and reports. The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills a strong client service ethic keen interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at various organizational levels.

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.

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/.

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.