Deputy Director of Citywide Special Events

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*Major Responsibilities- Under the direction of the Director of Citywide Special Events, assist with the coordination of special events held in New York City parks.- Represent the division at Agency meetings and serve as a liaison with other Parks divisions.- Serve as a liaison with various City agencies representing the Agencys interests in citywide discussions.- Assist with the management of special events staff.- Review incoming applications and manage assignments and staff schedule.- Ensure the compliance and enforcement of all Parks and City policies and procedures for events.- Review permits, schedules and operations of events and coordinate resources needed to ensure events are managed properly.- Interface with special event directors and operations staff in each borough to ensure review and successful execution of permitted events.- Communicate clearly and effectively with the public and staff. Ensure that all requests or concerns are resolved.- Manage the production of large-scale parks produced citywide events, including vendor negotiation, operation oversight, staff management and all related responsibilities.- Assist the Director in ensuring compliance citywide with Agency policy and procedure.Work Location: Arsenal, ManhattanHow to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 784037.All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. nyc.gov/parksMOVEMENT 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)