Rockaway Administrator

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*• This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent employees serving in the Administrative Park & Recreation Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Staff Analyst or Administrative Manager) or 4) employees who took and passed the recent APRM exam (Exam No. 4505 or Exam No. 4005) or 5) employees who are reachable on a comparable civil service list. Please indicate on your cover letter and resume if you have taken and passed the recent APRM exam (Exam No. 4505 or Exam No. 4005).The Administrator of the Rockaways’ responsibilities encompass the neighborhoods of Broad Channel, Belle Harbor, Neponsit, Rockaway Park, Arverne and all of Far Rockaway. Included in these properties are over 30 parks and playgrounds, 80 greenstreets, 7 miles of pristine beach and 5 1/2 miles of boardwalk.Major Responsibilities• Manage the public use of parks, playgrounds and facilities at the Rockaways and Broad Channel.• Oversee the Maintenance & Operations staff for District 14.• Oversee the implementation of the Rockaway Conceptual Plan and completion of all projects related to the Beach and Boardwalk.• Liaise between Parks and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service and various not-for-profit partners.• Attend community board meetings and respond to the requests made by community organizations, partnership groups and public officials.• Set Capital priorities, raise funds and oversee all aspects of Capital projects.• Consult in the preparation of landscape plans and contract documents necessary for construction and planting by Parks' restoration crews and contractors.• Build and expand partnerships with volunteers, corporations and community groups.• Obtain funding from elected officials and approvals for City and privately funded projects. Seek out and write grant proposals.• Arrange and oversee all special events and develop ongoing public programs.License RequirementA Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required within six months of the date of appointment.How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 682017.All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.Work Location: Queens• Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 682017 on your cover letter and resume.NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.nyc.gov/parksMOVEMENT 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 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• High school graduation or its educational equivalent plus six years of experience as described in "1" above; or• 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• 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 the Capital Project process. Knowledge of horticulture, arboriculture and/or landscape architecture. 4. Excellent management, administrative and communication skills. 5. Ability to develop a budget and administer financial aspects of a project. Experience with fundraising. 6. A valid New York State driver license. 7. Available to work evenings and weekend as needed.55a ProgramThis 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 ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementResidency 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 InformationThe 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., $125,000.00 – $131,000.00