*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
- This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent employees serving in the Administrative Park & Recreation Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Staff Analyst or Administrative Manager) or 4) employees who took and passed the recent APRM exam (Exam No. 4505 or Exam No. 4005) or 5) employees who are reachable on a comparable civil service list. Please indicate on your cover letter and resume if you have taken and passed the recent APRM exam (Exam No. 4505 or Exam No. 4005).
Randall’s Island Park is located in the East River between East Harlem, the South Bronx and Astoria, Queens. The Randall’s Island Park Alliance (RIPA) is a public-private partnership that works to realize the island’s unique potential by developing sports and recreational facilities, restoring its natural environment, reclaiming and maintaining parkland, and sponsoring community-linked programs for the children of New York City. RIPA has a $10M annual operating budget, and supports approximately 140 full-time and seasonal staff, including Managers of Icahn Stadium, Turf, Natural Areas, Programming, Horticulture and Operations. The park hosts over 60 outdoor athletic fields, 9 miles of dedicated bike/pedestrian pathways, a world-class Track & Field Stadium, over 200 free annual programs, 8 picnic areas, 20 acres of restored wetlands and natural areas and a 1-acre urban farm.
Major Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Randall’s Island Park Administrator and working closely with the RIPA President and leadership to support Randall’s Island Operations and oversee NYC Park initiatives on the 330 acres of parkland.
- Working closely with the Administrator and Manhattan Borough Chief of Operations, serve as a liaison to Manhattan Operations and oversee the maintenance and operations of Randall’s Island, providing leadership in maintaining, operating and improving the park. Aggressively pursue the immediate correction of safety hazards and ensure park features are inspected daily.
- Working with Park Supervision to oversee the day-to-day staffing in the park, including disciplinary actions, timekeeping and developing seasonal staffing plans to best serve park operations.
- Assist with the issuing of ballfield and special event permits for Randall’s Island, including film shoots, athletic tournaments and the coordination of large citywide special events held on the Harlem River Event Site.
- Provide Borough Commissioner with status reports on Park conditions and issues. Document conditions to make certain agency policy and regulations are followed.
- Support partnerships with volunteers, corporate and community groups and coordinate public meetings.
- Work with other divisions and agencies to coordinate activities on Randall’s Island.
- Attend community board meetings and respond to the needs of community organizations, partnership groups and public officials.
- Manage and direct complex jobs and projects that require prompt attention and resolution.
- Enforce compliance with Parks & Recreation’s rules, regulations, standards of conduct, uniform codes and vehicle operating procedures.
- Work directly with New York City Police Department (NYPD) and Park Enforcement Patrol to address security concerns.
License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required within six months of the date of appointment.
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 682992
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# 682992 on your cover letter and resume.
Work Location: Randall’s Island, Manhattan
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. *Posting period extended to 11/25/2024. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
www.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)
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus four years of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership, gardening, grounds maintenance, building maintenance or construction, of which 18 months must have been in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or
- High school graduation or its educational equivalent plus six years of experience as described in "1" above; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in organizational development, conservation and management of natural, historic and recreational resources. 2. Ability to work effectively with public agencies, volunteers and private groups to initiate projects and achieve measurable results. 3. Experience with the Capital Project process. Knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture and/or landscape architecture. 4. Excellent management, administrative and communication skills. 5. Ability to develop a budget and administer financial aspects of a project. Experience with fundraising. 6. A valid New York State driver license. 7. Available to work evenings and weekend as needed.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
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 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.
, $100,000.00 – $107,000.00
