Assistant Director

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Office of Communications & Policy seeks an Assistant Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. The Assistant Director will serve as a critical member of the Government Affairs and Community Relations team; will develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with Key elected officials, community boards, civic groups, business organizations, and the public through continuous, high-level communication and coalition building; engage with varied stakeholders, many with competing interests; represent the Associate Commissioner and agency at external meetings with community leaders, and elected officials and routinely liaise with City Hall; participate in the external and internal project and policy-related meetings; resolve day-to-day issues arising from stakeholders; collect and analyze feedback; respond to legislative inquiries; develop creative outreach strategies; assess trends; present data analysis; extrapolate conclusions, and outline opportunities for improvement and successes. In addition, the candidates will coordinate with Department staff in addressing client and constituent issues beginning at the project development phase and throughout DDC project execution, and articulate organizational mission and objectives on behalf of the agency. The Assistant Director will create briefings and reports for executive staff; coordinate correspondence and assist in the development of other written materials including those for City Council testimony and other government hearings and proceedings; and assist the Associate Commissioner with tasks and projects as assigned.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:

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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.

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.