NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that designs and builds public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, representing 30,000 acres or 14% of the City’s land, encompass natural areas, parks, playgrounds, beaches, ballfields, basketball courts, athletic fields and pools.

NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package that includes pension, excellent health benefits, competitive vacation/sick days and a healthy work-life balance.

NYC Parks also offers innovation, leadership, the satisfaction of public service and a place to grow and develop your career. Full-time employees are also eligible for a wide variety of City benefits and perks:

Flexible Working Schedule – Compressed schedule or up to 2 days remote work may be available after 1 month.

Health Care Coverage – We offer a wide variety of health care plans to meet the needs of you and your family. Pension – Upon retirement, qualified members of the City’s generous pension program receive a guaranteed salary and health benefits for the rest of their lives.

Professional Development – We offer numerous training programs, leadership development opportunities, and career coaching services, while encouraging employees to attend approved off-site trainings and seminars. Perks – Our employees are eligible for discounts on some of the top attractions in the city, and all employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner for Capital Projects, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, oversee the design and construction of Parks’ landscape architecture portfolio of projects including approximately 350 projects valued at $1.3 Billion.
- Manage technical and professional staff of approximately 250 people responsible for planning, developing, and managing the production of capital improvements in Parks citywide. Working with the Chief of Landscape Architecture, ensure high quality design solutions and constructability reviews for world-class projects that are easily maintained.
- Coordinate with the internal stakeholders and other Agencies to establish priorities and set program goals. Ensure staffing assignments are sufficient so that projects remain on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate with other Parks divisions and external oversight agencies and agency partners including the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, NYC Department of Environmental Protection, NYC Economic Development Corporation and NYC and NYS Departments of Transportation to prioritize the implementation of the landscape architecture project portfolio.
- Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the Assistant Commissioner for Architecture and Engineering to accomplish agency Capital goals and ensure well-coordinated designs.
- Work with division leadership to resolve high-level issues in design, procurement and construction in order to meet time and budget restrictions.
- Work with the Chiefs of Strategic Initiatives, Landscape Architecture and Construction to standardize agency protocols and goals. Assist with formulating training strategies for career development and staff retention.
- Provide effective and inspiring leadership and serve as a valuable contributing member of the Parks top leadership team.
- Serve as a liaison in various settings between the Agency and external stakeholders, including other City and State agencies, elected officials, and the public, effectively communicating the Agency's mission, objectives, and initiatives.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 632499.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 632499 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, 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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Qualification Requirements
A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six (6) years of full-time paid experience in landscape architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative landscape architect.

1. At least ten years in a supervisory capacity overseeing multiple Landscape Architecture projects. 2. Experience with the operation, design and construction of the city’s infrastructure system. 3. Experience working in NYC government and knowledge required to lead government employees. 4. Strong leadership skills, with the capacity to create a solid team environment. 5. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, organizational and presentation skills. 6. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, prioritize among competing needs and respond quickly to requests for information. 7. Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. 8. Driver license valid in the State of New York.

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.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency in one of the five boroughs of New York City required within 90 days of hire.

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.