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Assistant Deputy Chief of Design

[Posted 07/28/11]

Organization: New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/parks/
Salary: $85,000 to $95,000
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Queens, New York
Description: Job Title: Assistant Deputy Chief of Design

Agency: New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

As the steward of more than 29,000 acres of parkland, the Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is a recognized leader and innovator of public spaces. We are a dynamic agency dedicated to beautifying, protecting, and revitalizing New York City's urban forest and precious green spaces. DPR is also committed to helping New Yorkers maintain active and healthy lifestyles in an urban environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.nyc.gov/parks/jobs.

Major Responsibilities:

Under direction of the Chief of Capital Program Management reporting directly to the Deputy Chief of Design, assist with the oversight of design completions to ensure landscape design projects are innovative, enduring and resilient. Coordinate with Borough Teams and resource units to prioritize work assignments to align with Capital Program design completion goals. Monitor design development and ensure timely completion of projects. Prepare recommendations to resolve any issues delaying completion. Establish standards which adhere to city, state, and federal requirements for ecological restoration, historic preservation/ conservation, sustainability, playground safety and universal design. Supervise staff responsible for maintaining standards. Develop design guidelines for site furnishings, play features and active recreational elements appropriate for City parks to streamline design process and improve design quality. Coordinate with Agency Accessibility Coordinator to ensure project designs meet Agency standards. Serve as an ADA and playground safety resource for the Capital Division. Coordinate professional development and continuing education for design staff. Draft correspondence, analyze data, compile reports, and prepare presentations to assess team performance and needs.
Qualifications: Qualification Requirements:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, 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. An accredited Master’s degree in one of the disciplines described in “1” above, a law degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or Landscape Architect may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in “1”above.

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

Additional Qualifications Preferred:

1. Familiarity with New York City Government and Parks & Recreation policies and procedures.
2. Registered Landscape Architect.
3. Five years full time experience in managing design professionals.
4. Excellent communication skills including public speaking and experience in translating between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
5. Strong management skills and task prioritization abilities.
6. A driver license valid in New York State.

Deadline to apply: 8/12/11
How to Apply: How to Apply:

Send resume with cover letter including Job Vacancy Number (JVN) for Assistant Deputy Chief of Design JVN 89076.

Go to www.nyc.gov/parks/jobs

Type: Full-time
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
Job Location: Queens, NY
Areas of Focus: Landscape Architecture
Deadline: 8/12/2011



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