Chief of Staff

NYC Parks is the steward of more 30,000 acres of land – 14 percent of New York City – including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches.

We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 666,000 street trees and five million more in parks. We are New York City’s principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events and cultural festivals.

As the Chief of Staff, you will coordinate and monitor high-priority initiatives and Agency decisions and provide guidance to divisions on program implementation. The Chief of Staff will also serve as an advisor to the Commissioner on how best to achieve strategic agency goals and coordinate interagency activities on the Commissioner’s behalf. In addition, the Chief of Staff will maintain liaisons with non‑profit partners and with other city and state agencies.

• Act as an adviser to the Commissioner and senior leadership team and represent the Commissioner in agency meetings, and external meetings with community partners and other key stakeholders.
• Advise the Commissioner on agency strategy and policy issues.
• Troubleshoot, participate in crisis management, ensure clear communication across the agency and manage expectations of agency leadership, and external partners.
• Ensure that the decisions and policies of the Commissioner are implemented and executed across various divisions and programs within the agency.
• Prioritize, coordinate and develop agendas and ensure effective follow‑ups for internal and external meetings, including meetings with agency leadership, City Hall meetings and quarterly interagency meetings.
• Convene and direct inter‑divisional groups to address problems and pursue initiatives that cut across divisional responsibilities.
• Liaise with external partners including the Mayor’s Office, other City and State agencies, community organizations, and private sector partners.
• Develop policies, protocols and standards on programmatic and administrative matters to improve efficiency and strengthen agency capacity.
• Draft briefings for the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and the Commissioner.
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of key agency leadership positions.
• Supervise and provide overall direction to staff in the Office of the Commissioner, including scheduling, correspondence and advance.

Work Location:

Arsenal, Manhattan

How to Apply:

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job # 766235.

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.

nyc.gov/parks

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to:
Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

Qualifications are determined by Agency Head.

• Master’s Degree.
• Strong knowledge of agency structure and divisions.
• Strong knowledge of Mayor’s office and executive branch operations and protocols.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work with diverse individuals at all levels of the agency.
• Excellent, supervisory, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and data analysis skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential matters relating to personnel and agency issues.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills exercise sound professional judgment.
• Possess exceptional motivation and maintain a high-energy level.
• Ability to think creatively, analytically and strategically.
• Ability to deal with multiple and changing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft, Word, Excel and Access.
• Valid New York State driver license.