Administrator for Pelham Bay Park

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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

2. High school graduation or its educational equivalent plus six years of experience as described in "1" above; or

3.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

1. 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 Natural Areas Management and knowledge of restoration techniques and applicable regulations. 4. Knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture and/or landscape architecture. 5. Experience with the Capital Project process. 6. Excellent management, administrative and communication skills. 7. Ability to develop a budget and administer financial aspects of a project. Experience with fundraising. 8. A valid New York State driver license. 9. Available to work evenings, holidays and weekends 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.

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