Executive Director of Outdoor Dining
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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, CANDIDATES MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER, OR REACHABLE ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for thesafe, 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 Administrative Manager to serve as Executive Director of Outdoor Dining. NYC launched an emergency outdoor dining program in 2020 to implement a citywide multi-phase program to expand outdoor seating options for food establishments to promote open space, enhance social distancing, and help them rebound during the pandemic and post-pandemic recovery. The City has been working since then to turn the emergency program into a permanent program, and earlier this year, DOT launched Dining Out NYC, the City's new permanent outdoor dining program.

Under the supervision of the Commissioner and the Associate Deputy Commissioner of Cityscape & Franchises, the Executive Director will lead and oversee the planning, development, and implementation of the program ensuring strict compliance with internal controls and adherence to standardized policies. The Executive Director will be responsible for directly supervising a team of approximately a dozen planning and operational staff who will review submissions from restaurant owners, coordinate planning and enforcement with various other DOT units and City agencies, and prepare agreements for and hold public hearings regarding restaurant applications. In addition, the selected candidate will prepare appropriate reports, perform analyses, and make recommendations on policies and procedures. The selected candidate will further promote the program in diverse communities to increase participation and promote compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience requiring independent decision-making concerning program management or planning, allocation for resources, and the scheduling and assignment of work, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity. The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or

2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described in 1 above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity. The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described in 1 above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity. The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 , 2 or 3 above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in 1 , 2 or 3 above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in 1 , 2 or 3 above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3 years.

Preferred Skills

Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, and analytical skills. Experience working with New York City agencies and community groups, project management experience, the ability to read site plans, attention to detail, the ability to handle a fast-paced and high-pressure environment, and familiarity with contracts, legal documents, rules and regulations, budgeting, and/or City procurement are strongly preferred. Preference is also given to candidates possessing database management skills and prior supervisory experience.

55a Program

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.

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

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 the 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.

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