Senior Recruitment and Retention Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE Supports the agency's recruitment and retention goals within the Division of Human Resources and Staff Development at the Department of Design and Construction. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Recruitment and Retention, this role addresses staffing needs and implements effective policies and processes to attract and retain a high-quality workforce. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Respond promptly and professionally to Human Resources inquiries from DDC employees, providing accurate information and guidance. - Create and maintain job postings in NYCAPS for agency vacancies and ensure distribution through the DDC HUB and external recruitment platforms. - Review resumes to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications for agency roles. - Develop and maintain a broad recruitment network through college outreach, campus visits, career fairs, and community partnerships. - Coordinate and track recruitment activities and maintain Recruitment Logs and related tracking systems. - Administer civil service hiring pools in accordance with agency needs and civil service rules, ensuring timely list-action appointments. - Monitor and track civil service appointments, title maturations, and related personnel actions. - Serve as an agency liaison with DCAS and DDC employees regarding civil service title transfers and ensure required final approvals are obtained. - Track probationary periods and conditional resignations, issuing timely reminders to agency representatives. - Research and analyze information related to civil service status, preparing provisional reports and cost charts for internal updates and DCAS submissions. - Provide training and coaching to Recruitment and Retention Analysts and college aides. - Assist with special projects, process improvements, and other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Work Authorization: Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the U.S. DDC cannot support or sponsor any visa application or extension (including OPT/STEM, H-1B, F-1, or permanent residence sponsorship). - Education Verification: Credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. - Preferred Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), and previous recruitment or talent acquisition experience. - Travel and Flexibility: Willingness to travel throughout the five boroughs and occasionally out-of-state for recruitment events. Flexibility to work evenings and/or weekends as needed. - Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs. SELECTION PROCESS - No Exam Required. - Title classification: Non-Competitive-5. HOW TO APPLY - Go to the NYC Government Jobs website (Explore Careers | City of New York). - Search for Open Jobs and type in Job ID 796341. - Submit the job application as prompted. - Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), email, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Department: Department of Design & Construction (HRSD/Recruitment + Employee Retention) - Location: Queens (30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101) - Schedule: Full-Time (35 Hours) - Number of Positions: 1 - Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager), Job Level 00 - Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees with 2 continuous years of service may be eligible to reside in specific surrounding counties (Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange). - Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of New York is committed to a diverse workforce free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic.