NYC Parks’ mission is to grow, maintain, and program a world-class park system prioritizing equity, access, safety, and nature. Environment and Planning, which is inclusive of Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resources and Planning, aims to protect, restore, care for and expand New York City Parks, nature and tree canopy to maximize environmental health, community well-being and resilience.

Major Responsibilities
- Under supervision of the Chief of Contracts and Administration for Environment and Planning, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform difficult and responsible administrative work specializing in the coordination of purchases to support Parks Forestry operations and professional development of staff.
- Coordinate, process, and track all aspects of purchasing for Forestry including but not limited to, liaising with vendors and obtaining quotes, researching and preparing requisitions, submitting and tracking the status of purchase order (PO) requests, coordinating delivery of merchandise, working closely with managers to meet purchasing needs ahead of deadlines and completing receiving reports.
- Assist with managing Forestry’s Other Than Personal Services (OTPS) budget. Prepare recommendations for the distribution of the annual OTPS budget. Track OTPS budget codes and request budget modifications as needed. Track and analyze OTPS spending and trends. Submit corresponding weekly reports.
- Communicate regularly with the Chief of Contracts and Administration, serve as a liaison with Parks Purchasing & Accounting and help to ensure staff adhere to purchasing and accounting policies and procedures.
- Perform general clerical duties including but not limited to processing correspondence, answering phones, copying, faxing, mailing, updating different databases and filing.

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.

1. Experience and/or education in procurement, and experience in purchasing and procurement for the City of New York preferred. 2. Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. 3. Knowledge of E-requester, Passport and the City’s Financial Management System (FMS). 4. Excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills.

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 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.