NYC Parks’ Waterfronts and Marine Division operates and maintains marinas and boating facilities citywide. The division operates and maintains the agency’s vessel fleet and provides on-water response as needed. The division manages delivery of in-water capital construction projects. The division serves as the infrastructure liaison for the agency’s 165 linear miles of engineered and natural shoreline. The division manages the recently established office of marine debris disposal and vessel surrendering. The division coordinates agency-wide with the business development, planning, capital, natural resources, operations, and special events divisions. The division participates in citywide task forces and implements policies concerning the city’s waterways and its growing recreational usage.
NYC Parks offers innovation, leadership, the satisfaction of public service, and a place to grow and develop your career. Full-time employees are also eligible for a wide variety of City benefits and perks.
Major Responsibilities
• Under general supervision from the Chief of Waterfront & Marine Operations with wide latitude for independent judgment, ensure that agency marinas, full vessel fleet and related in-water marine assets citywide are utilized and maintained in a safe, secure and publicly accessible manner.
• Directly supervise division staff including Chief and Supervising Dockmasters, Maintenance Workers and City Park Workers, located at agency-run marinas in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn.
• Oversee enforcement of all published rates, dockage permit terms, the rules and regulations set forth in Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 56 of the Rules of the City of New York and marina standard operating procedures. Ensure staff collect all appropriate fees as well as all required permits, vessel insurance and registration documentation from customers.
• Oversee marina site preparations, staffing, emergency response, and reconstitution of operations, including clear and consistent communications both internally and externally, during coastal storm and other heavy weather events.
• Serve as the Marine Facility Security Officer and primary contact with U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Immigration, NYPD Harbor Patrol, and FNDY Marine units in matters related to agency marina facilities; attend related safety briefings.
• Respond directly to on-water emergencies and boating safety situations involving agency marinas, boat launches and related in-water facilities.
• Supervise marine-based special projects and contractor work, including site-wide marina repairs and dredging within agency marinas.
• Assist in the drafting, solicitation, procurement and supervision of contract services at marinas and boat launches citywide.
• Direct all public marine-based educational programming at agency marinas and community docks, including coordination with historic tallships and other educational providers.
• Advise and assist as directed on matters related to public access and use of city waterways, including development and implementation of on-water safety procedures and best practices.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to the public, subordinates and superiors. Coordinate with city, state and federal enforcement agencies as required. Advise senior management of any unusual or unsafe conditions.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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.
Preferred Skills
1. Five years of experience in the docking of vessels and the caring for docks.
2. Three years of supervisory experience.
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
4. Excellent supervisory, administrative, communication, and organizational skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
6. Ability to respond to and lead others in response to emergency situations involving risks to human life and safety.
7. Strong personal accountability and ability to promote and enforce accountability among colleagues.
8. Ability to lead by example in motivating a diverse team.
9. Valid New York State driver license.
Additional Information
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References required upon request.
nyc.gov/parks
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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# 593158. 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# 593158.
Include your ERN and Job ID# 593158 on your cover letter and resume.
All other applicants:
Go to nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 593158.
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
TBD
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
07/14/2023
POST UNTIL
08/04/2023
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.