Capital Support Coordinator

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* The Capital Division at NYC Parks is responsible for managing the design, construction and administration of capital projects to expand, improve and revitalize NYC Parks’ public spaces.

Major Responsibilities

• Under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, prepare, update and maintain reports as directed by team leaders and directors.
• Manage and track project budgets for teams. Assist in the preparation of budget documents, presentations and reports for elected officials and Borough Commissioners.
• Prepare and revise Office of Management and Budget’s Certificate to Proceed and CS-70 budget submission forms.
• Prepare project presentations using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Issue project close-out documents and ensure that prompt payments to contractors are processed.
• Prepare funding transfer request forms for underfunded projects.
• Other administrative duties as directed by supervisor.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#

• 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.

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.

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• Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• At least 2 years of consecutive city service.
• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of satisfactory experience in procurement, construction or construction-related services, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract management.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize among competing needs and respond quickly to requests for information.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Experience with Financial Management System, Automated Procurement Tracking, Procurement Policy Board Rules, VENDEX and/or the procurement process in government.

Residency Requirement

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.