Chief Communications Officer
City of New York, New York, NY, United States
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) promotes the safety of all people that build, work, and live in New York City by regulating the lawful use of over one million buildings and construction sites across the five boroughs. With a focus on safety, service, and integrity, the Department enforces the City’s Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law.
Assistant Commissioner Responsibilities
Work closely with the Deputy Commissioner, External Affairs to create and implement innovative and proactive strategies for outreach, education, and communication to the public via media outlets, events, and other mechanisms.
Ensure that public communication adheres to the message, mission, and vision of the Department.
Develop, implement, and refine internal communication strategies and events.
Oversee the Press Office, Marketing unit, and Correspondence team, ensuring consistent, timely, and accurate information to media and other outlets.
Apprise senior management of potential issues with respect to public information and provide recommendations for action.
Review and edit public documents and communication, including information for the Department website and newsletters, with a focus on presenting information strategically, consistently, and accurately.
Serve as a liaison to the Mayor’s Office of Communications.
Oversee the Department’s public response to large-scale emergencies via press conferences, interviews, and news articles, including nights and weekends as necessary.
Prepare senior management for high profile interviews and media interactions.
Coordinate and direct the execution of special projects for the Department, such as annual reports and safety campaigns.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience in advertising, communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations, at least two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and six years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in 1 above, at least two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity.
Remote Work This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
To Apply Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) to view and apply for available positions. Search by agency (Department of Buildings), keywords, or for the specific Job ID #.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (BUILDI - 95507
Preferred Skills
Understanding of the New York media market.
Ability to communicate complex matters succinctly, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent analytical thinking, organizational, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Ability to develop, design and implement long range plans, goals, and objectives.
Time management and work prioritization skills – ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with graphic design and publication software, such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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/.
Residency Requirement 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.
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.
$83,718.00 – $200,379.00
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Assistant Commissioner Responsibilities
Work closely with the Deputy Commissioner, External Affairs to create and implement innovative and proactive strategies for outreach, education, and communication to the public via media outlets, events, and other mechanisms.
Ensure that public communication adheres to the message, mission, and vision of the Department.
Develop, implement, and refine internal communication strategies and events.
Oversee the Press Office, Marketing unit, and Correspondence team, ensuring consistent, timely, and accurate information to media and other outlets.
Apprise senior management of potential issues with respect to public information and provide recommendations for action.
Review and edit public documents and communication, including information for the Department website and newsletters, with a focus on presenting information strategically, consistently, and accurately.
Serve as a liaison to the Mayor’s Office of Communications.
Oversee the Department’s public response to large-scale emergencies via press conferences, interviews, and news articles, including nights and weekends as necessary.
Prepare senior management for high profile interviews and media interactions.
Coordinate and direct the execution of special projects for the Department, such as annual reports and safety campaigns.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience in advertising, communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations, at least two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and six years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in 1 above, at least two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity.
Remote Work This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
To Apply Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) to view and apply for available positions. Search by agency (Department of Buildings), keywords, or for the specific Job ID #.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (BUILDI - 95507
Preferred Skills
Understanding of the New York media market.
Ability to communicate complex matters succinctly, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent analytical thinking, organizational, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Ability to develop, design and implement long range plans, goals, and objectives.
Time management and work prioritization skills – ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with graphic design and publication software, such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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/.
Residency Requirement 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.
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.
$83,718.00 – $200,379.00
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