NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE A PERMANENT PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE OR COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE OR IN A COMPARABLE TITLE.

THE AGENCY
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the strategic growth and development of the City through ground-up planning with communities, the development of land use policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide and sharing its perspectives on growth and community needs with sister agencies in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

DCP’s six strategic objectives include: (a) catalyze long-term neighborhood improvement through integrated planning and targeted accompanying public investments; (b) encourage housing production, affordability, and quality; (c) promote economic development and job growth; (d) enhance resiliency and sustainability of neighborhoods; (e) ensure integrity, timeliness and responsiveness in land use reviews; and, (f) supply objective data and expertise to a broad range of planning functions and stakeholders.

Central to its mission, DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of approximately 450 land use applications. The Department also works closely with OMB in developing the Ten-Year Capital Strategy, and helping administer the Neighborhood Development Fund, geared toward ensuring that growing neighborhoods undergoing rezoning have accompanying infrastructure investments.

The New York City Department of City Planning is a great place to work – cultivating intellectual inspiration, professional development and creativity. Visit our website at www.nyc.gov/planning to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our great agency.

THE DIVISION
The Executive team coordinates the policy direction and management of the Department of City Planning. The team consists of the Office of the Director, Office of the Executive Director, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, the General Counsel and Communications and Intergovernmental functions. The team is responsible for setting the vision of the Department and directing resources to accomplish our goals.

This motivated team works closely together and across all planning and support divisions to support a diverse set of activities that advance our mission to plan for the City of New York.

THE ROLE
The Executive Assistant will support the executive team by performing senior administrative work and other related general office duties, with latitude for independent judgment, including but not limited to the following:
- Performs administrative work, including managing the executive team calendars, scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, referring, and routing calls, answering routine questions, and other general office work.
- Coordinate communications between multiple stakeholders; including agency staff, sister agencies, commissioners, and the mayor’s office.
- Utilizes Microsoft Office to perform complex word processing assignments involving independent performance of work, such as setting up and/or completing assignments that require the application of other than standard document or file formats; may perform data entry functions.
- Proactively distributes or collects materials in preparation for meetings and post-meeting follow-ups, may assist with the preparation of materials for speaking engagements and presentations.
- Updates and maintains a list of critical contacts; prepares and edits correspondence, reports, and presentations.
- Makes travel arrangements and manages travel reimbursements.
- Sorting and filing mail for Exec Office and General Counsel, assist with Chair Correspondence.
- Provides backup administrative support to fellow Executive Assistant’s as needed within the Executive Office
- Manages special projects and initiatives as assigned by supervisor, and or executive team.
- Perform administrative duties for Employee Engagement Program.
- Provide coverage to Reception Desk as needed.

PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.

- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant handling all administrative aspects of supporting a senior leader. - Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail - Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information - Extensive experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Share Point, and Outlook. - Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick responses. - Make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time. - Excellent customer service skills. - Pleasant phone manner and demonstrated ability to build professional rapport with the public, other agencies and internal staff. - Ability to work well as a team member.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

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