Team Leader

• ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
• This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent employees serving in the Administrative Project Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Architect, Administrative Engineer or Administrative Manager) or 4) employees who are reachable on the Administrative Project Manager list or a comparable civil service list.

Major Responsibilities

• Under general direction, lead a multi-disciplinary team of architects, engineers, and administrative staff in the successful design and construction of Parks projects.

• Work with Directors to schedule staff and assign tasks to maximize the quality of work and overall efficiency of the Capital team. Communicate with architecture, engineering and survey units to schedule necessary services.

• Coordinate with the Assistant Commissioner, Chiefs, and agency partners to maximize the implementation of the annual Capital budget.

• Work with Assistant Commissioner and Chiefs to prioritize project completions and ensure that all capital projects best meet the needs of project stakeholders, such as the Agency, the public and regulatory authorities.

• Develop and maintain monthly design and construction completion schedules. Monitor progress to ensure the timely completion of multiple capital projects within their respective budgets and schedules.

• Represent projects and the Agency to outside organizations such as community boards, community interest groups and other City or State agencies.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 633798.

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# 633798 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Randall's Island, Manhattan

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or

2.A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or

3.Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

1.Familiarity with New York City government and Parks & Recreation policies and procedures. 2. Five years of experience managing projects and staff. 3.

Excellent communication skills including public speaking and experience in translating between technical and non-technical stakeholders. 4. Strong time management and task prioritization abilities. 5. Strong general management skills including the ability to listen to and motivate staff. 6. Driver license valid in New York State.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.