Conservation Crew Coordinator

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

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 includes 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.

Major Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, supervise Bronx River Alliance Conservation Crew, a field-based conservation and river management team.
• Supervise ecological restoration, river management, stormwater infrastructure maintenance and clean-up projects along eight miles of the Bronx River.
• Monitor and manage performance and schedule of full-time crew members, seasonal crew aides, apprentices and interns. Track staff time and activities, interview applicants and develop assessment materials, plan crew training and evaluate performance.
• Supervise Crew’s restoration activities including weekly field reconnaissance, invasive plant management, erosion control activities, planting and green infrastructure maintenance.
• Develop maps and planting plans and submit information for grant reports and other monitoring reports.
• Attend staff and safety meetings and create procedures and signage to implement recommendations.
• Maintain an inventory of tools and equipment; recommend and handle purchases.
• Support education and outreach activities to involve volunteers, youth and the general public in river conservation activities, including organizing volunteer and staff events, representing the Bronx River Alliance to media and public as needed and assisting with implementing organizational partnerships.
  
  

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 646999.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

• Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 646999 on your cover letter and resume.
  
  

Work Location: Bronx

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 01/17/2025. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

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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 and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• 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
• 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

• Ecological and river management experience. 2. Experience supervising conservation work. 3. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 4. Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel. 5. Valid New York State driver license.
  
  

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.