Director of Strategic Planning and Engagement for Flushing Meadows Corona Park

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION Full-Time Location QUEENS Exam May Be Required Department QN M&O DIST 15 Salary Range: $105,000.
00 – $113,000.
00 Job Description *ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT YEAR-ROUND PARKS EMPLOYEES* *This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent city employees serving in the Administrative Community Relations Specialist civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent city employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.
g.
Administrative Staff Analyst or Administrative Manager) or 4) employees who are reachable on the Administrative Community Relations Specialist or a comparable civil service list.
The NYC Parks Department is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Strategic Planning and Engagement for Flushing Meadows Corona Park to lead the park’s efforts to create and implement innovative and comprehensive plans that will ensure the park remains a vibrant and accessible space to all New Yorkers.
The Director will be responsible for guiding the development of long-term strategies that will enhance park usage, strengthen community engagement, and promote equitable access to parks and open spaces.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of urban planning, a commitment to equity and social justice, and the ability to develop and lead cross-functional teams.
In addition to assisting to drive forward existing capital projects for Flushing Meadows Corona Park, this position will further support the Administrator in developing an overall strategy and Master Plan for Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
An ideal candidate will have intimate knowledge of Parks capital processes and work to establish relationships across capital divisions to ensure the Administrator priorities are realized.
The Director should have impeccable communication skills and experience in attending/facilitating Community Board Meetings and liaising with other community and civic organizations, as well as elected officials when appropriate, to communicate progress on all aspects of the park.
Major Responsibilities - Under supervision, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, manage priority open space planning projects and special initiatives for Flushing Meadows Corona Park (FMCP).
Liaising closely with the Agency’s capital and planning divisions to achieve successful project management and initiation of new projects for FMCP.
- Develop and implement a strategic plan for FMCP, focusing on increasing park usage, enhancing community engagement, and promoting equitable access to parks and open spaces.
Design and conduct research projects that expand the tools for measuring this impact as well.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including community organizations, government agencies, and other partners; working to engage them in understanding how the community envisions the future of FMCP and work to ensure the Park reflects community need.
- Work to improve intra- and inter-agency communications around public engagement projects including community outreach efforts, community visioning events, master planning projects, volunteer projects and capacity-building programs.
- Research and propose potential grant opportunities for FMCP to pursue through partnerships or independently and assist in preparing and writing copy for grant applications that could further funding for FMCP special projects and development.
- Work closely with the Park Administrator to lead the development of policies and initiatives that will ensure parks remain vibrant and accessible to all New Yorkers.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of the Park’s strategic plan once established.
- Prepare and present reports to the Administrator and other senior leadership both within the borough of Queens and potentially agencywide.
- Represent the division and Agency at meetings, and coordinate and communicate with government agencies, stakeholders, and project partners to advance the planning and implementation within the context of planning projects.
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Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period.
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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.
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, or related field.
2.
At least five years of experience in urban planning or related field.
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Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice.
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Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
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Ability to develop and lead cross-functional teams.
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Knowledge of NYC Parks Department policies.
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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.
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Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.
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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.
Job ID 627723 Title code 10022 Civil service title ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNITY RELAT Title classification Competitive-1 Business title Director Of Strategic Planning And Engagement For Flushing Meadows Corona Park Posted until 03/08/2024 Experience Level: Manager Number of positions 1 Work location Flushing Meadow Pk Allied Bldg Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs