• 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 and your list number or comparable title on your resume.] NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that designs, builds, and preserves public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. The Citywide Services division is an interdisciplinary team who works directly with Parks leadership, to ensure operational excellence at Agency facilities. Through the Divisions integrated approach, we assess, plan and implement facility improvement projects that improve Agency service delivery, while being a leader towards greenhouse gas emission reduction. Major Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Citywide Chief of Operations, with wide latitude to exercise independent judgment and decisions, support the management, operations and coordination of the Facility Operations section within Citywide Technical Services.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, planners and administrative staff towards the successful management of Parks Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) assets.
• Administer the operating budget and purchasing actions for the Facility Operations section within Citywide Services.
• Formulate and execute long-term goals to ensure effective delivery of services.
• Identify process gaps and develop policy, standard operating procedures and performance metrics that support efficient delivery of services.
• Collaborate with the Citywide Chief of Operations to identify new funding needs, gather supporting data and prepare justification for submission to Parks leadership and subsequently, the Office of Management and Budget.
• Supervise coordination with agency partners and stakeholders to ensure that expectations and outcomes are clear and documented.
• Collaborate with Central Purchasing to develop contracts that better serve the needs of Parks' facilities maintenance.
• Standardize preventative maintenance procedures, document activity and analyze results to aid asset management decision making.
• Execute and refine the facility mechanical system inspection program.
• Collect and document existing facility mechanical equipment information into databases.
• Develop and implement technical training of Parks staff for mechanical systems.
• Communicate with the Chief of Operations towards the prioritization of Citywide Facility Operations projects.
• Work with Team Directors to prioritize staff assignments.
• Monitor projects progress and communicate/coordinate with supporting work units to ensure the timely completion of multiple projects within their respective budgets and schedules.
• Consult and coordinate with Parks Capital Division on standard designs for new construction.
• Maintain inventory of the existing automated building management systems (BMS) to ensure proper utilization.
• Coordinate with DCAS to identify and fund greenhouse gas emission reduction projects.
• Work closely with the Agency Chief Decarbonization Officer and Citywide Services Energy Manager.

Work Location:

TBD How to

Apply:

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 797708. 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. 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.

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNITY RELAT

• 10022 Minimum Qualifications 1.

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 2. 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 3. 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 1. Professional Engineering license. 2. At least 10 years' experience of repairing and maintaining HVAC systems. 3. LEED AP certified, familiar with Local Law 84, Local Law 86 (NYC energy code) and Local Law 87. 4. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 5. Strong computer skills including AutoCAD. 6. Valid New York State driver license. 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 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. 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.