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Deputy Director of Human Resources

  1. DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Posted on: 08/02/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. Exam may be required

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES

$140,000.00 – $144,000.00

Job Description

*This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Administrative Staff Analyst civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Community Relations Specialist or Administrative Manager), or 4) Parks employees who are reachable on the Administrative Staff Analyst list or a comparable civil service list or qualify for a comparable title. [Please indicate your exam and list numbers or comparable title on your resume.]

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

Human Resources (HR) oversees recruitment and interviews for the Agency and maintains data on all Parks & Recreation employees. HR also administers the Agency's performance evaluation program, prepares job descriptions and oversees all changes to an employee's status with the Agency, including promotions, resignations, transfers and tax and address changes.

Major Responsibilities
- Oversee the recruitment process for the agency by promoting opportunities to maintain a high-quality workforce.
- Supervise the Human Resources Recruitment Team. Manage the workflow of postings and interviews, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and city, state and federal policies.
- Manage the drafting and editing of postings and interview matrixes. Develop and implement external recruitment and outreach plans.
- Promote job opportunities at NYC Parks at community and school career fairs. Track recruitment marketing and advertising; utilize social media, college and university partnerships, and other external recruitment channels to attract talented candidates.
- Provide recommendations regarding opportunities to bolster recruitment and retention.
- Conduct and manage Structured Interview trainings for panel members and posting liaisons.
- Work closely with Budget, Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), Borough offices and other departments throughout the agency as well as other city agencies such as the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).
- Coordinate release requests with other Mayoral agencies to transfer provisional hires to NYC Parks.
- Maintain accurate records and respond to inquiries.

Work Location: Arsenal West, Manhattan

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 723201.

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

*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

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)

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST ( - 1002D


Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, 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 closely related field, 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; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 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; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of 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.


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 knowledge of HR systems including NYCAPS, PMS and CHRMS a plus.
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

723201

Title code

1002D

Civil service title

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST (

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Deputy Director of Human Resources

Posted until

2025-08-15

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

24 West 61 Street

  1. Administration & Human Resources

Deputy Director of Human Resources

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