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

The Division of Environment and Planning aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City's green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group within Environment and Planning manages over 10,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands, and has secured tens of millions of dollars of grant from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund restoration and management across these ecosystems.

Major Responsibilities

- Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, plan and lead stewardship events including invasive removals, native vegetation plantings, erosion control, coastal clean-ups, volunteer monitoring events and other service projects throughout New York City.
- Supervise employees and volunteers, instructing them on proper project techniques and the proper use and care of equipment and materials support to support the restoration and management of wetlands, streams and aquatic habitats on parkland.
- Track volunteer accomplishments, support recognition opportunities and facilitate access to volunteer resources.
- Respond to and create opportunities for volunteer feedback around program offerings.
- Maintain records and prepare written reports, including the regular entry of fieldwork into Access and Excel tracking forms, and sketching work areas in ArcView.
- Coordinate on-site efforts with other work happening within the division, with local park managers, local community groups and other agencies in relation to nature-related education and service integration.
- Organize nature-related education programs and community science programs for aquatic habitat monitoring.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 767247.

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

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

Work Location: Rego Park, 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.

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

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

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. Ability to work weekends and occasional evenings. 2. Experience working with volunteers, students, interns, or trainees. 3. Knowledge of native and invasive plants and local ecology. 4. Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat, early/late hours, inclement weather, muddy and/or wet conditions). 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 is 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.