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

The Northeast Queens Parks Administrator is responsible for managing over 800 acres of parkland including the 657 acre Alley Pond Park, Udall’s Cove Park Preserve, Crocheron Park, Little Bay Park and Fort Totten, a 50 acre park on the Long Island Sound. Fort Totten is a Civil War era army base containing a number of open areas and historic structures.

Major Responsibilities
- Oversee the management, policy implementation, maintenance, operations, special events and security for all parks.
- Develop capital priorities, secure funding, and oversee all capital and requirements projects in the parks.
- Raise private support for operations and programs.
- Build and expand partnerships with volunteers, corporations, and community groups.
- Represent Parks with elected officials, other government agencies sports leagues and cultural institutions that operate within the parks.
- Plan, review, approve and manage all special events and programs in the parks.
- Maintain high standards for customer service, public access, and park maintenance.
- Obtain funding from elected officials and approvals for City and private funded projects.
- Cultivate and strengthen community support for the long-term park restorations. Encourage residents to volunteer their time and professional expertise and raise funds. Work with established Friends groups in each park and establish new groups.

Work Location: Queens

All Applicants:

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 630480.

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

Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 630480 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.

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.

Preference will be given to 1) current permanent city employees serving in the Administrative Park & Recreation Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent city employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Staff Analyst or Administrative Manager) or 4) employees who took and passed the recent APRM exam (Exam No. 4505 or Exam 4005) or 5) employees who are reachable on a comparable civil service list. Please indicate on your cover letter and resume if you have taken and passed the recent APRM exam (Exam No. 4505 or Exam 4005). 1. Experience in community relations, horticulture, landscape architecture and/or planning. 2. Excellent management, administrative and communication skills. 3. Ability to work effectively with public agencies, volunteers and private groups in initiate projects and achieve measurable results. 4. A valid New York State driver license.

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.

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.