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OEM Job Opportunity: Director of Special Projects and Intergovernmental Affairs

Director of Special Projects and Intergovernmental Affairs

Office Title:  Director of Special Projects and Intergovernmental Affairs Level: II
Civil Service Title:  Emergency Preparedness Manager JVN: 138
Division/Work Unit: Administration, Finance, and Policy Salary Range: $60,036 - $70,000
Work Location: 165 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Hours/Shift: M-F, 9-5
(see description)
Number of Positions: 1  

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of Special Projects and Intergovernmental Affairs oversees the Policy Unit, which provides legislative, research, and project support to the agency.  With wide latitude for independent judgment, initiative and decision-making, this position handles elected official and international interactions, and research and preparation for legislative issues.  The unit handles a variety of projects that deal with the overall administration and management of the agency. These projects include the agency strategic plan and performance measures including the Citywide Performance Review / Mayor’s Management Report data collection and analysis, agency-wide policy coordination and multiple special projects under the direction of the deputy commissioner.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. A master’s degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public administration, urban planning, engineering, economics, political science, the physical sciences, or related field, and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: emergency management, fire or police services, public safety, public health, public administration, urban planning, engineering, or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made.  18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity.  Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
  2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the areas listed in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
  3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eight years satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the areas described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described I “1” above.
  4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above.  However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and the 18 months or executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
  5. NYC RESIDENCY REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Excellent writing, editing, technical and project management ability
  • Understanding of New York City, State and federal government
  • Experience working work with states, localities and international entities
  • Ability to analyze legislation and its impact on the agency and the City
  • Strong interest in and depth of understanding of current events
  • Background / graduate degree in political science, public policy, communications or related field
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work at a fast pace
  • Experience working with and coordinating projects for executive-level managers

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to:

Director of Personnel
NYC Office of Emergency Management
165 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201

or e-mail in MS Word or RTF format to: 
jobs@oem.nyc.gov.

Please indicate the position to which you are applying.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.  



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