*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* Major Responsibilities
- Under administrative direction of the Chief of Operations, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and decision, oversee the management and operations of a borough; including pools, playgrounds, beaches and ballfields.
Help plan and provide support for the annual preparation of seasonal facilities.
- Participate in the formulation of long-term goals and plans and develop policy to ensure coordination and effective delivery of services of borough operations.
- Plan and implement actions to improve the borough’s ratings and performance as determined by the Parks Inspection Program and managed through the Asset Management Park System (AMPS).
- Conduct inspections and assess performance of district operations.
Recommend sites for cleanup, paving, reconstruction and repair work.
- Oversee Technical Services, Borough Crews and Forestry and Horticulture operations for the borough.
- Communicate with district managers and borough crews and direct the allocation of borough-wide resources to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner and according to agency specifications.
- Monitor the dispatching of the borough’s vehicles and track the use of equipment to ensure they are maintained in proper working condition.
- Oversee schedules of each district.
Track employees’ compensatory time, annual leave, sick leave and overtime.
- Track donations and prioritize allocation of funds.
Oversee Other than Personal Services (OTPS) budget.
- Make comprehensive presentations to community boards and public officials in response to their needs and concerns.
- Coordinate with other city agencies to combine efforts in maintaining high-quality services in communities.
- Participate heavily in the planning and implementation of capital projects.
Work Location: TBD How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#
- All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
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Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time paid experience in: park management, park or urban rehabilitation, urban or regional planning, forestry or horticulture, landscape architecture, or a related field, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or in supervision of professional staff working in one or more of the above mentioned areas; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above.
However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
- Excellent management, administrative and communication skills.
- Three years’ experience in special events, management of operations and/or emergency conditions.
- Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel and AMPS.
- Available to work evenings, weekends and respond to emergency 24/7.
- Valid New York State driver license.
Residency Requirement
Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service.
New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.