NYC Parks is an award-winning City agency that designs, builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the City’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, public restrooms, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches. The Capital Division at NYC Parks is responsible for managing the design, construction and administration of capital projects to expand, improve and revitalize these public spaces.
Major Responsibilities
• Under direct supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, provide exemplary customer service in a timely matter to the public, Agency personnel and Agency consultants by retrieving and disseminating requested documents.
• Identify documents that require conservation and carry out basic conservation techniques such as re-packing, copying and preserving fragile items.
• Handle fragile documents, large and heavy rolls of paper and mylar.
• Assist in the digitization, scanning and preparation of documents for transport to the Agency’s long term off-site storage facility.
• Retrieve, lift and file forms, shop drawings, approvals, rolls of plans, oversize plan file folders, specifications and other documents relating to capital construction projects.
• Assist in the operation of wide format print machines, document binding and distribution of bid documents.
• Perform data entry, filing and other clerical tasks.
• Operate standard office equipment including computer, word processor, copy machine and microfiche reader.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qual Requirements
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above.
Preferred Skills
1. Able to work creatively and diligently, under both direct and indirect supervision.
2. Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
3. Strong organizational skills, including careful attention to detail.
4. Knowledge of digital preservation theory and practice, including current technologies, administrative/technical metadata, and file format standards.
5. Ability to prioritize workload and handle multiple tasks.
6. Ability to meet deadlines and identify and resolve issues with minimal direction.
7. Ability to climb a step stool and ladders to obtain necessary documents.
Additional Information
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.
To Apply
Parks Employees:
1) From a Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) from the Parks Intranet under Applications or use this link: https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet/. Once in ESS, go to Careers and search for Job ID# 595135. Do not access ESS using nyc.gov/ess from a Parks computer.
Parks & City Employees:
2) From a Non-Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) by going to nyc.gov/ess or use this link: https://a127-ess.nyc.gov/. Once in ESS, go to Careers and search for Job ID# 595135.
Include your ERN and Job ID# 595135 on your cover letter and resume.
All other applicants:
Go to nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 595135.
Public Svc 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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Work Location
Olmsted Center, Queens
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.
POSTING DATE
07/28/2023
POST UNTIL
08/11/2023
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.