Special Assistant To The Director

THE AGENCY
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide and sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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THE DIVISION
The Executive team coordinates the policy direction and management of the Department of City Planning. The team consists of the Office of the Director, Office of the Executive Director, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief of Staff, the General Counsel and Communications and Intergovernmental functions. The team is responsible for setting the vision of the Department and directing resources to accomplish our goals. This motivated team works closely together and across all planning and support divisions to support a diverse set of activities that advance our mission to plan for the City of New York.

THE ROLE
The Department is seeking a talented individual to serve as an Assistant to support the Director, who also serves as Chair of the City Planning Commission. This position is an integral part of City Planning’s Executive Office, and is critical to helping advance the Department’s ambitious planning agenda. The selected individual should have a strong background in planning, policy or related fields; demonstrate initiative, and the ability to work effectively with others, be able to manage multiple projects under strict deadlines, and have excellent writing skills.

Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, this role will assist with a range of duties to support the Department’s agenda:

• Create briefing documents, fact sheets, and other materials to support the agency work program
• Work with Scheduling team to manage Chair’s calendar, meetings and schedule, and ensure appropriate briefing materials are prepared and follow up items are tracked as needed
• Assist the Chair and Chief of Staff in a wide range of assignments, including coordinating with City Hall on specified projects
• Work with Communications team to manage the Director’s speaking engagements and public appearances, including preparation of briefing materials, logistics and administration, speeches, talking points and presentations
• Perform other related duties, projects and tasks as needed
• Coordinate special projects and agency initiatives

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of City Planning does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one – two years of full-time experience in related fields

• Excellent writing, research, analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner
• Experience conducting studies, writing reports and technical memos and conducting presentations.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently, or in a team structure to complete tasks in a timely fashion under limited supervision and monitor a work program

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

PLEASE NOTE: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with a Human Capital representative.

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.

55-a 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.

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New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.