Director of Capital Projects
Director of Capital Projects
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Job Description
*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULLTIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
NYC Parks is a design awardwinning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30000 acres or 14% of the citys land encompassing more than 5000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities nature centers historic buildings and structures golf courses athletic fields playgrounds tennis courts public pools public restroom buildings retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.
Major Responsibilities
Under direction with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment lead the Brooklyn Borough Capital Projects effort. Manage the Boroughs $200 million budget for Capital and state of good repair projects with a special focus on community parks initiatives and rating sensitive sites.
Represent the Borough Commissioner and Deputy Chief of Staff at meetings regarding Brooklyn Capital Projects with intercity agencies such as Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Department of City Planning (DCP) and the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Serve as a liaison between Capital and Maintenance and Operations.
Oversee design presentations for community boards and groups and elected officials.
Meet with City Council members and elected officials to assess capital projects.
Consult with engineers designers and contractors for the timely completion of projects.
Direct and advise construction and architecture on design and field issues.
Submit grants for borough improvements.
Develop and keep updated borough wish list and supervise scope and site meetings for local community groups and officials.
Evaluate designs surveys and work orders for the reconstruction of parks on behalf of the Chief of Operations.
Assist with Special Events including but not limited to ribboncuttings groundbreakings and ceremonies.
Maintain and update capital status reports for elected officials and community boards.
Work Location: Litchfield Villa Brooklyn
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 699547.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 699547 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
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
Qualifications :
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
