NYC Parks is a design award-winning city agency that 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 include recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, public restroom buildings, 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 general direction, with wide latitude for independent action and decision making, supervise a group of Interagency Coordinators, including administrative oversight and disciplinary process when necessary. Assist in management of the unit’s overall workflow, monitor and track project intake.
• Perform specialized research and analysis in the fields of city planning, construction management, design review, agency engagement and contractor/consultant management for all infrastructure projects impacting parkland or NYC Parks assets through the five boroughs.
• Prepare and review diagrams, drawings, presentations, reports and other documents related to infrastructure projects and intra/inter-agency activities.
• Assist in assembling and presenting analysis and narrative materials relating to existing, required or proposed facilities and major infrastructure throughout the five boroughs; develop and coordinate a work program for each assigned agency.
• Develop policies and procedures to achieve innovation and efficiencies within the unit’s operations to better serve other divisions and units across the agency.
• Meet with consultants, applicants, community groups, elected officials and other Agency staff to explain the objectives and implications of infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate planning, land use and construction management policies in need of investigation and develop alternative solutions and recommendations.
• Manage the unit’s project database and geospatial information and oversee the development of project management tools.
• Assist with training staff within the Interagency Coordination unit.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or
2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to 1″” above. Graduate
education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
Special Qualification Requirements
Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in “2” above.
Assignment Level IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in “2” above.
Preferred Skills
1. Master’s degree in landscape architecture, urban/regional planning, public administration, architecture or engineering and/or five (5) years of experience in one of these fields.
2. Excellent organizational, communication, writing and management skills.
3. Leadership and negotiation skills. Ability to reconcile input from multiple stakeholders while meeting Agency objectives.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ArcGIS and SharePoint.
5. Valid New York State driver license.
Additional Information
This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent city employees serving in the City Planner civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent employees in or on leave from a comparable title or 4) employees who are reachable on the City Planner civil service list (Exam No. 1112) or a comparable civil service list.
nyc.gov/parks
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
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# 596288. 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# 596288.
Include your ERN and Job ID# 596288 on your cover letter and resume.
All other applicants:
Go to nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 596288.
55-a 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 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
08/04/2023
POST UNTIL
08/18/2023
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.