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

NYC Parks is an award-winning City agency that designs, builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the City’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts and public pools.

Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform responsible work on assigned tasks.
- Work with schools, youth groups and adult leagues to identify appropriate field/court sites.
- Review and input 5,000 ballfield permit applications annually.
- Conduct field inspections and communicate maintenance needs to Agency managers and field staff.
- Prepare reports for the Chief of Recreation and Borough Commissioner.
- Update field status and equipment inventory as needed.
- Serve as a liaison with community groups, local organizations and schools.
- Coordinate the permitting of all ballfields for the borough of Manhattan.
- Collect fees for all fields and courts.
- Coordinate the training, distribution and inspection of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) machines for permit holders.
- Prepare all correspondences related to ballfield requests, rejection letters and 311 complaints.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 629192.
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# 629192 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Arsenal West, Manhattan

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting extended to 03/22/2024. Previous applicants to Job ID# 604800 are still under consideration and need not reapply.

References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

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. 2. Career interest in park management or sports management. 3. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Class, Xplor, CEMS (Citywide Events Coordinator and Management System) and internet applications. 4. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. 5. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. 6. Valid New York State driver license.

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.