*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT PERMANENT PARKS EMPLOYEES SERVING IN THE URBAN PARK RANGER CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR ON LEAVE FROM THE TITLE*

Major Responsibilities

- Under direction, supervise subordinates in enforcing compliance with departmental rules and regulations through the issuance of summonses. Direct and review staff, programs and operations providing informational, educational and safety services to the general public.
- Communicate agency/senior management directives to staff. Ensure compliance with uniform standards, standards of conduct and time & leave procedures.
- Create daily, weekly and biweekly project schedules for staff and hold regularly scheduled staff meetings to disseminate pertinent information.
- Create and maintain accurate files relating to deployment, special events, vehicles, supplies, equipment, time and leave usage and scheduling.
- Train new and existing staff. Evaluate performance and provide constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement.
- Attend Agency, Community Board and neighborhood group meetings. Serve as an Agency representative to the New York City Police Department and Community Council.
- Oversee enforcement initiatives and other special projects.
- Work closely with other city, state and federal agencies in enforcing Parks rules and regulations.
- Plan and implement special events. Delegate tasks and assignments to ensure the events are successful.
- Ensure proper maintenance of Parks’ vehicles, work facility and grounds.

Work Location: TBD

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 760576.

*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

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

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

ASSOCIATE URBAN PARK RANGER - 60422

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
2. An associate degree or completion of 60 credits from an accredited college and one year of full-time paid experience in one of the following: law or code enforcement; security; ecology; or as an environmental instructor or ranger in a recognized park, recreation or ranger program, cultural institution, or accredited school; or
3. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of fulltime experience as described in "2" above; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. College education may be substituted for the required experience in "2" or "3" above on the basis of 5 semester credits for 1 month of experience.

1. Prior experience as a step-up PEP Sergeant. 2. Ability to lead and motivate a diverse and varied staff. 3. Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills. 4. Strong sense of initiative with the ability to complete projects and supervisory tasks in a timely manner.

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.