The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. DOT is seeking an Assistant Director of Outreach to work directly under the supervision of the Director of Government Affairs to assist with managing elected official and stakeholder engagement to advance key agency projects, policies, and initiatives. The Assistant Director will build and maintain relationships with elected officials and their staff, key stakeholders, and advocates, and work closely with internal DOT divisions, the Mayor's Offices of Intergovernmental, City, State and Federal Affairs, the office of the Deputy Mayor for Operations, and other City Hall and DOT partners to track and resolve issued raised by stakeholders citywide. The Assistant Director will also support agency leadership to plan public events and coordinate special projects, assist with preparation for meetings, hearings, and events attended by the Commissioner and other DOT staff, represent the Commissioner at meetings and events, execute public outreach and stakeholder engagement on key projects, including BQE, Cross Bronx Expressway, and other significant initiatives and capital investments, and oversee the development of presentations and materials in consultation with DOT division staff.
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
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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