*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
Major Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Landscape Architects, Engineers, and administrative staff to successfully design and build park projects.
- Team Coordination: Work with design and construction directors to schedule staff and assign tasks efficiently. Coordinate with various departments like architecture, engineering and surveying for necessary services.
- Budget Management: Collaborate with senior officials and partners to make the best use of the annual budget for capital projects.
- Project Prioritization: Work with borough commissioners to prioritize and complete projects that meet the needs of the community, the agency, and regulatory authorities.
- Schedule Management: Develop and maintain monthly schedules for design and construction. Monitor progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Public Representation: Represent the agency and its projects to community boards, interest groups, and other city or state agencies.
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 657087.
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# 657087 on your cover letter and resume.
Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens
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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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)
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six (6) years of full-time paid experience in landscape architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative landscape architect.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with New York City government and Parks & Recreation policies and procedures. 2. Five years of managerial experience. 3. Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and translating between technical information for non-technical stakeholders. 4. Strong time management and ability to prioritize tasks effectively. 5. Strong general management skills, including the ability to listen to and motivate staff. 6. Driver license valid in New York State.
Residency Requirement
This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.
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.
, $155,000.00 – $161,000.00