Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We look after 660,000 street trees, and two million more in parks.
The Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City Parks including green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group within Environment and Planning manages over 12,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands and has secured tens of millions of dollars of grant from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund restoration and management across these ecosystems.
Work Location: The Grove, Rego Park, Queens Duration: 9 Months. 35 hours per week. Expected Start Date 09/14/2026 Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $85.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#
*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
nyc.gov/parks For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams
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 for all other candidates within 90 days of hire.
The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.
Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We look after 660,000 street trees, and two million more in parks.
The Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City Parks including green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group within Environment and Planning manages over 12,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands and has secured tens of millions of dollars of grant from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund restoration and management across these ecosystems.
Work Location: The Grove, Rego Park, Queens Duration: 9 Months. 35 hours per week. Expected Start Date 09/14/2026 Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $85.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#
*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
nyc.gov/parks For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams
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 for all other candidates within 90 days of hire.
The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.