• Administrator for Pelham Bay Park

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

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

    * This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Administrative Park & Recreation Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Staff Analyst or Administrative Manager) or 4) Parks employees who are reachable on a comparable civil service list or qualify for a comparable title. [Please indicate your exam and list number or comparable title on your resume.]

     

    At 2,772 acres, Pelham Bay Park is the largest park in the city. Pelham Bay Park contains a variety of expansive natural areas, in addition to extensive recreational facilities that draw park patrons not only from the borough but also the larger metropolitan region.

    Major Responsibilities

    - Oversee management, maintenance, operations, special events, and security, including staff and consultant supervision for Pelham Bay Park.

     

    - Work with park concessions and park partners. Assist, when necessary, with operational needs and oversight. Plan and implement revenue-generating projects.

     

    - Develop alternative sources of private and public funding by developing relationships with local businesses, community groups and Federal and State agencies.

     

    - Oversee natural areas restoration and wildlife management to ensure the parks natural resources are preserved, enhanced and restored.

     

    - Set Capital priorities, raise funds and oversee all aspects of Capital projects.

     

    - Attend Community Board meetings and serve as an advocate for Pelham Bay Park with community boards, elected officials and civic groups.

     

    - Arrange and oversee all park special events. Provide public information and education by organizing cultural and educational programs, workshops and special events.

     

    - Work with park partners, particularly the Friends of Pelham Bay Park, to raise and manage private funds for program enhancements. Build and expand partnerships with volunteers, corporations and community groups.

     

    - Obtain funding from elected officials and approvals for the City and privately funded projects. Seek out and write grant proposals.

     

    - Attend meetings and events with and for the Borough Commissioner.

    License Requirement

    A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required within six months of the date of appointment.

     

    Work Location: Bronx

     

    How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 709772.

     

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

     

    *Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

     

    NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 12/01/2025. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

     

    nyc.gov/parks

     

    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)

    ADMINISTRATIVE PARKS & RECREAT - 10072

    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.

     

    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.

     

    Salary Min: $125,000.00

     

    Salary Max: $131,000.00