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Stormwater Pollution Community Outreach Coordinator

  1. DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Posted on: 02/02/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. No exam required

Department

Agency Compliance

$59,116.00 – $91,768.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT YEAR-ROUND PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Compliance division, with latitude for independent judgement and initiative, work as a member of the Parks Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Team in the outreach efforts to promote water resource protection, stormwater management, pollution prevention and stewardship efforts to Parks employees, local community groups and other City agencies.
- Prepare informational brochures, educational materials, surveys, questionnaires, and maps related to the team’s role in compliance with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations.
- Collaborate with Parks Academy to assess and update training programs and, where appropriate, create, implement and run employee training programs.
- Lead event planning efforts including coordination with Parks teams such as the Park Rangers or other City agencies such as the Department of Education (DOE).
- Lead community education and outreach events for the Parks Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) team including coordinating volunteers.
- Engage in public volunteer training.
- Assist team members with collecting data and conducting site inspections for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) assessments.
- Support communications and outreach related to the development, training and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping practices.
- Collect, track, analyze and report on data and metrics related to all outreach and education efforts described above.
- Work with the rest of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) team and Compliance Division on a wide range of tasks to help further the aim of the team and the division.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 625554.

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# 625554 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

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

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Minimum Qualifications

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.


Preferred Skills

1. Experience in water resources planning, environmental compliance, environmental science, natural resources, engineering, design or review of stormwater management practices and/or related fields. 2. Ability to review and interpret engineering plans, technical drawings, specifications, cost estimates and technical reports. 3. Working knowledge of geographic information system (GIS). 4. Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills. 5. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. 6. Valid New York State driver license.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 Requirement

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 is required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.
Additional Information

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.

Job ID

625554

Title code

56058

Civil service title

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Stormwater Pollution Community Outreach Coordinator

Posted until

2024-02-23

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

Flushing Meadow Pk Olmsted Ctr

  1. Administration & Human Resources

Stormwater Pollution Community Outreach Coordinator

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