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

NYC Parks Workforce Development unit administers various employment programs throughout the Agency, and provides onboarding, on-the-job training, career coaching and specialized training opportunities to trainees in the Parks Opportunity Program (POP).

Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform responsible work and assigned tasks for the Workforce Development unit.
- Assist with conducting interviews for program applicants.
- Assist with checking of all employment applications for accuracy and consistency with established policies and procedures.
- Assist with preparation of necessary documents for personnel folders and maintain accurate database/electronic records.
- Assist with new employee orientations.
- Assist with tracking of employment statuses of program participants and record outcomes in a timely manner in prescribed databases.
- Assist with monitoring of trends within program and provide analyses to management.
- Assist with purchasing, inventory and operational needs.
- Expedite the hiring process by soliciting the timely submission of required documents from applicants.
- In the absence (or at the direction) of the Citywide Onboarding Coordinator, serve as a liaison with other Parks divisions and city agencies including the Human Resources Administration (HRA).
- Work closely with the Onboarding Team to ensure all applicants are processed. Identify and communicate emerging issues to supervisor.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 642664.

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# 642664 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Passarelle, Queens

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 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. Administrative experience. 2. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 3. Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. 4. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. 5. 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.