Deputy Chief of Capital Program Management

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

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

Major Responsibilities

- Under the direction of the Chief of Landscape Architecture Program Management (LAPM), provide critical support for the planning, development and execution of projects for Parks’ annual capital program.
- Monitor LAPM’s performance by analyzing progress from initial funding allocation to project closeout, preparing complex reports and presentations on program implementation, performance indicators and multiple special projects.
- As directed, coordinate program budget and procurement planning with the Chief of Fiscal Management and the Agency Chief Contracting Officer. Manage and track Certificate to Proceed and Work Order compilation and submittals accordingly.
- Meet regularly with internal support units such as Engineering, Architecture and Specifications to prioritize work assignments in line with completion schedules for the overall program.
- Work with Chief of LAPM on staff strategies for the Unit, providing recommendations for staff assignments, personnel balancing, job postings and similar. Assist with formulating training strategies for career development and staff retention.
- Supervise support staff. Set task priorities to ensure work occurs in a timely manner.
- When directed, represent the Chief at internal and external meetings which may include making presentations on projects, processes or data.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 774844.

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.

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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)

ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC - 1002F