The First Deputy Commissioner oversees the Community Outreach & Partnership Development Division, the Business Development & Special Events Division, the Communications Division and the Lifeguard Division. We seek a candidate with excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, and remain calm under pressure. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, able to confidently and effectively collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure tasks and projects are completed on time.

Major Responsibilities
- Provide executive-level support to NYC Parks First Deputy Commissioner, with a high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion.
- Manage a complex schedule for the First Deputy Commissioner and handle frequent re-prioritizations that will often require independent decision making.
- Proactively identify and exercise independent analysis and judgment in prioritizing situations requiring the First Deputy Commissioner’s attention.
- Coordinate resources and assemble appropriate reference and back-up material for all meetings and events.
- Conduct research; prepare presentations, briefings, and reports.
- Monitor and track operations activities and assist with projects in support of seasonal operation priorities and agency initiatives.
- Provide outstanding customer service and administrative support for day-to-day operation of the First Deputy Commissioner’s office; answer phones and draft correspondence to constituents.
- Other duties as assigned by the First Deputy Commissioner.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 605179 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.

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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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.

1. At least two to five years of experience in complex coordination of activities, management or comparable experience. 2. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. 3. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues. 4. Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. 5. Experience handling sensitive and confidential information. 6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. 7. Valid New York State driver license.

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 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.

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.