Project Development Coordinator for Capital Projects

*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

• Reporting to the Chief of Capital Strategic Initiatives, and with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, coordinate and support division wide delivery strategies and service as a centralized point of support.
• Serve as a Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) control point for project and program data shared internally and externally, develop protocol to flag data inaccuracies and ensure timely corrections and updates.
• Prepare training materials and ensure that Division staff are informed on and engaged with the systems that support and expedite the Capital process, assess and respond to training and education needs across the division.
• Create presentation materials that comply with Agency standards and convey complex concepts to support decision making; brainstorm and storyboard messaging with senior staff.
• Guide stakeholder communication, especially on multi-division projects and Capital-specific information that impacts other division projects.
• Support the Chief of Capital Strategic Initiatives on special projects and the implementation of pilot innovations intended to improve the capital process.

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 $104.50 background check fee.

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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

• Experience in project management, capital planning, public administration or data analysis.
• Familiarity with data analysis methods and tools, such as GIS, Tableau, or SQL.
• Familiarity with NYC Parks Capital Projects procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, customer service and leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.