What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bronx Deputy Borough Commissioner position at City of New York?
* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST.*
The selected candidate will serve as the Bronx Deputy Borough Commissioner and act as a senior liaison between the agency, elected officials, community stakeholders, and other governmental entities. The position is responsible for apprising the Borough Commissioner of potential issues of concern to both the agency and the community related to transportation initiatives and projects. The Deputy Borough Commissioner attends and represents the agency at meetings with community boards, elected officials, and other government agencies, including evening public meetings, presentations, and hearings. The role requires regular coordination with district offices, including Assembly, Senate, City Council, and Borough President offices, as well as with internal and external agency partners, to provide updates on project status and address constituent and stakeholder concerns. Where appropriate, the Deputy Borough Commissioner resolves or facilitates the resolution of issues and clearly articulates the Department’s position in accordance with policies and guidance established by the Borough Commissioner. The position maintains ongoing communication within the agency and with civic organizations and community groups regarding routine service requests, as well as complex planning and capital projects. Additional responsibilities include preparing written responses and status updates to constituents, elected officials, and other entities; drafting and processing policy-sensitive documents within established timeframes; and supervising subordinate staff involved in community liaison functions, administration of the speed hump database, and oversight of multimodal programs. The role also provides guidance on task management, establishes priorities, offers solutions to operational challenges, and performs related duties as required.
ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC - 1002F
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Skills
It is highly preferred that the candidate possess the following specialized knowledge and experience: - extensive experience working with community groups on transportation-related projects - legislative, public policy or government relations work experience - familiarity with City, State, and Federal legislative processes - proven experience interacting with executive staff and/or elected officials - demonstrated public outreach skills - excellent written and oral communication skills - knowledge of computer software packages including Microsoft Office - familiarity with city government structure valued.
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
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.
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.
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The selected candidate will serve as the Bronx Deputy Borough Commissioner and act as a senior liaison between the agency, elected officials, community stakeholders, and other governmental entities. The position is responsible for apprising the Borough Commissioner of potential issues of concern to both the agency and the community related to transportation initiatives and projects. The Deputy Borough Commissioner attends and represents the agency at meetings with community boards, elected officials, and other government agencies, including evening public meetings, presentations, and hearings. The role requires regular coordination with district offices, including Assembly, Senate, City Council, and Borough President offices, as well as with internal and external agency partners, to provide updates on project status and address constituent and stakeholder concerns. Where appropriate, the Deputy Borough Commissioner resolves or facilitates the resolution of issues and clearly articulates the Department’s position in accordance with policies and guidance established by the Borough Commissioner. The position maintains ongoing communication within the agency and with civic organizations and community groups regarding routine service requests, as well as complex planning and capital projects. Additional responsibilities include preparing written responses and status updates to constituents, elected officials, and other entities; drafting and processing policy-sensitive documents within established timeframes; and supervising subordinate staff involved in community liaison functions, administration of the speed hump database, and oversight of multimodal programs. The role also provides guidance on task management, establishes priorities, offers solutions to operational challenges, and performs related duties as required.
ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC - 1002F
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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
Preferred Skills
It is highly preferred that the candidate possess the following specialized knowledge and experience: - extensive experience working with community groups on transportation-related projects - legislative, public policy or government relations work experience - familiarity with City, State, and Federal legislative processes - proven experience interacting with executive staff and/or elected officials - demonstrated public outreach skills - excellent written and oral communication skills - knowledge of computer software packages including Microsoft Office - familiarity with city government structure valued.
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
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.
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.
, 75244 – 135000