NYC Parks is a design award-winning city agency that 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, public pools, public restroom buildings, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgement, perform responsible administrative functions and event monitoring for Prospect Park’s Special Events office.
- Coordinate, monitor, and inspect permit activities, including individual and group permits, athletic events, large special events, film shoots and ballfield activities.
- Assist staff and customers with permit-related functions including permit processing and event information. Provide information and interact with the public in park settings.
- Monitor permitted activities and work with Park Enforcement Patrol and NYPD to ensure compliance with NYC Parks Rules & Regulations. Assist with supervision of personnel assigned to monitor special events.
- Communicate with various departments and entities within and outside the agency including NYC Parks Citywide Special Events office, Prospect Park Alliance, NYPD, FDNY and others during the permit process.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 682875.

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# 682875 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn

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

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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. Attention to detail, professionalism while handling sensitive information and strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. 2. A minimum of two years customer service experience in a fast paced enviroment. 3. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google Workplace and ability to learn proprietary software used when processing permits. 4. Ability to handle a large workload with variety of deadlines while working in both office and field settings and in various weather conditions ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays. 5. Valid NYS Drivers’ License and ability to drive.

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.