*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* The Natural Resources Group’s mission is to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s over 12,000 acres of natural spaces and green infrastructure across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands and wetlands. The New York City Urban Field Station (NYC UFS) is an urban land management, ecology, stewardship and conservation research hub and network. The Urban Field Station is a partnership of NYC Parks, the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Areas Conservancy.
Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Director of Research and Monitoring, advance the goals and objectives of the New York City Urban Field Station, including nurturing the organizational partnership and supporting a broad network of collaborating scientists and other professionals.
- Lead administrative tasks related to facilities management, including budget, purchasing, building maintenance and communications.
- Maintain a regular calendar of events, guests, and meetings for the Urban Field Station and serve as primary contact for scheduling the use of the Urban Field Station’s lab and meeting spaces.
- Manage resident services for all visiting researchers, artists, scholars, land managers and other guests, including government representatives.
- Coordinate communications, outreach, and events including the Science of the Living City program (e.g., Lunch and Learns, Stewardship Salons) and work with the Research Permits program to help connect researchers to NYC Parks staff and partner organizations.
- Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations on NYC UFS programs.
- Conduct literature reviews on relevant topics in urban social-ecological systems and draft summaries and briefings for division and agency senior staff.
- Prepare agendas and take minutes at meetings.
- Support outreach efforts with other work happening within the division, with local park managers, local community groups and other agencies.
- Assist in conducting equipment and records inventory and data entry of ecological records.
- Supervise and mentor interns and field staff and provide training in natural areas management, monitoring and research and science communication.
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.
Work Location: Fort Totten, Queens 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 two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
- 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
- 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.
Preferred Skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and writing skills.
- Experience with facilities management, purchasing and program coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and independently.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite.
- 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.
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.