NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, encompassing over 5,000 properties and 14% of the city’s land and coastline, include seawalls and waterfronts, pedestrian bridges, beaches and boardwalks, parks and playgrounds, historic houses, recreation centers and pools.

Major Responsibilities

- Reporting to the Chief of Strategic Initiatives, and with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, support the implementation of Capital process reforms, improvement initiatives, and strategy changes that impact Capital project delivery.
- Analyze project lifecycles and introduce new processes or amend workflows to ensure efficiency, amplify successes and troubleshoot challenges.
- Prepare innovative and concise presentation materials that comply with Agency standards and convey complex concepts to support decision making; brainstorm and storyboard messaging with senior staff.
- Guide internal stakeholder communication, especially on multi-division projects and Capital-specific information that impacts other division projects.
- Provide quality assurance/quality control on information shared publicly regarding Capital projects, schedules and updates.
- Serve as a liaison on Capital matters or guide special projects as directed.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 644017.

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

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 644017 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

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

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. Experience in project management, planning, public administration, policy, procurement, construction, or construction-related services. 2. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. 3. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, customer service and leadership skills. 4. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. 5. 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.