NYC Parks’ Waterfronts and Marine Division operates and maintains marinas and boating facilities citywide. The division operates and maintains the Agency’s vessel fleet and provides on-water response as needed. The division manages delivery of in-water capital construction projects. The division serves as the infrastructure liaison for the Agency’s 165 linear miles of engineered and natural shoreline. The division manages the recently established office of marine debris disposal and vessel surrendering. The division coordinates agency-wide with the business development, planning, capital, natural resources, operations, and special events divisions. The division participates in citywide task forces and implements policies concerning the city’s waterways and its growing recreational usage.

NYC Parks 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.

Major Responsibilities
- Under direction, serve as coordinator of the Office of Marine Debris Disposal and Vessel Surrendering.
- Along with the Director of Marine Debris Disposal and Vessel Surrendering, guide contractors in the removal and disposal of marine debris and abandoned vessels citywide.
- Coordinate with partner agencies at the city, state and federal levels for expansion of the agency’s work in this area.
- Help establish a public vessel turn-in program. Coordinate with Department of Citywide Administrative Services on vessel auctions.
- Develop a plan to recycle or reuse abandoned vessels and other marine debris.
- Assist in the contract development and Agency procurement of related services.
- Expand the Agency’s marine educational programming to include the issue of abandoned vessels and marine debris.
- Recommend policies to prevent vessel abandonments and other marine debris.
- Recommend programs to track and monitor vessels in order to better prevent abandonments.
- Liaise with elected officials, community and advocacy groups.
- Explore and pursue grant opportunities for further program expansion.
- Prepare the Agency for related public hearings before the New York City Council.

Work Location: TBD

To apply:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 610962.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 610962 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.

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

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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. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 2. Demonstrated ability to approach programmatic challenges with creativity and flexibility. 3. Demonstrated ability to research and arrive at innovative solutions to expand programmatic reach. 4. 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.