*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT YEAR-ROUND PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Under NYC Parks’ Communications office, the Digital Media division develops the official Parks website, NYC Tree Map, partner websites, and email newsletter system. In addition, we’re responsible for designing and building custom web applications for high-profile public-facing Mayoral, City Council, and agency projects. Join a small agile team of developers, designers, project managers, and content producers to support the creation of compelling and dynamic web experiences for over 8 million unique visitors to the Parks website each year, as well as critical content management systems used daily by staff and partners.

Major Responsibilities
- Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs very responsible work in the supervision, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and/or evaluation of map-based community development programs.
- Develop and improve interactive web maps -- including map features, services, and styles -- which are designed to inform and elicit community feedback, using both open source and ArcGIS Online (AGOL) solutions.
- Administer and configure open-source map tile server to ensure timely map regeneration and map accuracy.
- Fully document technical implementation details of new and updated mapping applications.
- Gather, review, and verify GIS data captured in the field, and through crowd-sourced online communities.
- Work closely in conjunction with a small team of fellow engineers, designers, and project managers, communicating regularly in Slack and via email, and updating progress in JIRA project tracking software.
- Collaborate with Parks GIS team to ensure web map solutions meet agency standards.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 616483.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 616483 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 12/22/2023. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

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

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. Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer science, or a closely related field. 2. Understanding of map design, usability standards, web technologies, and their practical application. 3. Strong desire to grow and expand skillset. 4. Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and MySQL databases and queries. 5. Familiarity with AWS-based hosting infrastructure. 6. Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, communication, and time management 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.