Job Description
ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES
The Capital Projects Division at NYC Parks is responsible for managing the design, construction, and administration of capital projects to expand, improve and revitalize these public spaces. The Capital Grants unit plays a critical role in this process, as it is responsible for administering a portfolio of Federal. State, and private grants that fund NYC Parks’ capital projects, which total over $490 million in the Agency’s ten-year capital plan. From executing grant funding agreements through compliance and reimbursement to closeout, the candidate will have the opportunity to represent NYC Parks and serve as a primary liaison between multiple grantor agencies and design and construction project management staff.
Major Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Unified Development Manager, with considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgment, develop new modules, workflows, business processes, maintain and enhance existing Oracle Primavera Unifier application.
Support Capital staff with the division’s project tracking software (Oracle Primavera Unifier).
Analyze complex systems and its interdependencies to provide solutions on project management.
Identify, define and implement process controls based on Capital requirements, focused on cost controls and project management.
Develop new or upgrade existing business processes in Unifier based on Capital Division requirements to increase efficiencies and streamline Parks’ capital process.
Collaborate with the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) personnel for performance monitoring, security, backups, troubleshooting and data recovery.
Assess and identify gaps in existing processes and identify key points of process improvements.
Perform quality analysis by developing use cases and test plans for all phases of the project.
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 688539.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 688539 on your cover letter and resume.
Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
nyc.gov/parks
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
Qualifications
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
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
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.
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.
