Citywide Facility Planner

*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 title, the exam number, and your list number or comparable title on your resume.] The Citywide Capital Team supports Parks Operations’ stewardship of our facilities in a state of good repair. The Citywide Capital Team also provides leadership within Parks Operations to improve our facilities through greenhouse gas emission reduction, ADA compliance, green infrastructure, improved equity and other citywide initiatives.

The Citywide Facility Planner will report to the Deputy Chief of Citywide Facility Operations and will support facility planning for Parks Operations at NYC Parks (DPR). This will impact neighborhood growth, public health, and fun communities throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

Major Responsibilities

• Under general direction of the Deputy Chief of Citywide Facility Operations, with very wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, perform responsible and complex work in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the development, implementation and ongoing project and initiatives for the Citywide Operations Capital Unit.
• Engage in or supervise the conduct of complex research, investigations, studies, and examinations related to energy reduction, state of good repair and other programs that support the mission of Citywide Services and the Agency.
• Perform strategic analysis, risk management, and provide guidance to senior staff in support of Agency decisions to citywide development initiatives.
• Review and analyze different data sources.
• Propose and implement measurement and verification methodology to ensure project performance.
• Perform data analysis which includes but is not limited to, lighting, mechanical systems, and conditions of Parks various facilities.
• Research, analyze, frame and document opportunities for new projects.
• Prepare master plans, strategic planning documents, high level maps and graphics for presentations and master planning documents.
• Help prepare applications for expense and capital funding through programs offered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), the Division of Energy Management (DEM) or other funding sources.
• Oversee the development of the intern staffing plan, execute, and supervise interns to support the research efforts, evaluate data, maintain records, and manage the design execution and interpretations of the research.
• Support the development of new needs funding requests related to various capital projects based upon research and data analysis.
• Maintain detailed records and provide progress reports.
• Prepare briefing memoranda, project schedules, budget proposals, grant applications, correspondence, reports, and other related documents.
• Liaise with other City agencies such as the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and with “third party” organizations that provide programs and services through Parks, city agencies and organizations.

Work Location: Citywide Services, Randall’s Island 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. 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 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 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

• At least 2 years of consecutive city service.
• Strategic and analytic thinking, superior judgment, and excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong writing, communication and negotiation skills that address the needs of supervisors and peers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, mapping, and graphics programs. Strong mapping and graphic skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization capabilities, sense of urgency and ability to focus on project deliverables.
• Understanding and interest in the parks, ecology, natural environment, and recreational facilities of New York City.
• Valid New York State driver license.

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.