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Director of Olmsted Operations

  1. DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Posted on: 01/17/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

CP DC For Capital Projects

$100,000.00 – $104,000.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

* This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Administrative Park & Recreation Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Community Relations Specialist, Administrative Staff Analyst, or Administrative Manager) or 4) Parks employees who are reachable on the Administrative Park & Recreation Manager promotional civil service list, Exam no. 4505 or 5) Parks employees who are reachable on a comparable civil service list or qualify for a comparable title. Please indicate the exam number and your list number or comparable title on your resume.

Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, oversee all maintenance and operations activities at the Olmsted Center.
- Directly supervise facilities staff.
- Manage all furniture and equipment moves in the building to promote maximum utilization of the facility.
- Coordinate with Telecommunications to manage phone and communications issues.
- Work with Citywide Operations to handle all vehicle issues related to the Capital Projects fleet, including Fast Fleet.
- Oversee the issuance of parking permits, maintain the permits database and handle parking issues.
- Maintain accurate records and receiving reports, as requested.
- Administer additional special projects, as needed.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 698707.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 698707 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.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)


Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus four years of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership, gardening, grounds maintenance, building maintenance or construction, of which 18 months must have been in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or

2. High school graduation or its educational equivalent plus six years of experience as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive experience as described in "1" above.

License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required within six months of the date of appointment.


Preferred Skills

1. Excellent customer service, organizational and supervisory skills. 2. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Access, Excel and Word. 3. Experience monitoring contracts and/or staff. 4. Valid New York State driver license.
55a Program

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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 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.
Additional Information

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.

Job ID

698707

Title code

1007D

Civil service title

ADMINISTRATIVE PARKS & RECREA

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Director of Olmsted Operations

Posted until

2025-02-03

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

Flushing Meadow Pk Olmsted Ctr

  1. Building Operations & Maintenance

Director of Olmsted Operations

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