Director

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Community Relations Specialist title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive Exam #1120 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Communications & Policy, seeks a Director of Policy within the agency’s Communications and Policy Division. The selected candidate will perform a series of tasks under the direction of the Division’s Associate Commissioner with independent execution and in collaboration with other Division team members, DDC colleagues and external agency partners.

Tasks include but are not limited to: management and creation of a series of internal and external policies related to how DDC communicates to external stakeholders, externally to its Sponsor agencies and internally amongst its Divisions; outreach, communication and coordination to stakeholders for unique/complex public infrastructure design and construction projects; review of the outreach work conducted by consultant Community Construction Liaisons who work across the five boroughs and represent DDC with the public; review of agency outreach data and drafting of public reports based on analysis; collaboration on special projects in collaboration with DDC’s Offices of Intergovernmental Affairs and Community Outreach; development and oversight of the agency’s NICE (Neighborhood Infrastructure Curbside Education) program to highlight DDC infrastructure and public buildings projects in neighborhoods around the City with students in schools; participation and leadership in internal efficiency programs to increase coordination across the agency; creation and management of internal Communications and Policy staff meeting agendas; serve as a liaison to internal Divisions to assist with initiatives that have crossover with the Communications and Policy Division.

In addition, the selected candidate may also be required to represent the agency at external meetings with community leaders and elected officials; participating in external and internal project and policy-related meetings; resolving day-to-day issues arising from stakeholders; and developing creative outreach strategies.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNITY RELAT - 10022

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidates should be well versed in technical applications Microsoft (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint). Also, soft skills such as communication, proven teamwork, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, critical thinking, adaptability, time management and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion are highly desired. A valid NYS Driver’s license is a must.

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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