What are the responsibilities and job description for the Borough Commissioner position at NYC Careers?
NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14 percent of New York City – including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees and two million more in parks. We are New York City’s principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events and cultural festivals.
Major Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Agency Commissioner and First Deputy Commissioner with direct report to the first Deputy Commissioner serve as chief executive officer for all borough activities.
- Oversee capital project development and support of public programs for the borough and work collaboratively with citywide divisions on agency priorities and initiatives.
- Develop and formulate expense and capital budget priorities and personnel staffing requests for the borough. Work closely with senior management on the administration of budget and park construction and reconstruction projects.
- Monitor all aspects of the borough services such as maintenance and operations, administration, budget, technical services, forestry and horticulture.
- Manage community relations and public information related to borough events and operations.
- As the Commissioner’s representative, meet with the Borough President, City Council members, community boards, neighborhood associations, environmental groups, sports and cultural organizations and other interest groups to address general policy issues and community matters.
- Work closely with the Mayor’s Office and other city agencies regarding all concerns associated with park issues including security and maintenance.
- Promote community involvement and volunteer programs in the operation of the borough’s parks and programs.
- Work with officials at other city, state and federal agencies to deliver services to constituents.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time experience in one or more of the following fields: park management, park or urban rehabilitation, urban or regional planning, horticulture or forestry, historic preservation, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, recreation, public sector budgeting, or related fields, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or in supervision of professional staff working in any of the above mentioned areas; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in “1” above.
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
1. Five plus years of management experience at a high-level.
2. Public/non-profit management experience a plus.
3. Excellent communication skills including public speaking, writing and handling press and public information requests.
4. Strong ability to create and manage budgets and projects, and experience working with public officials and a wide variety of partnership organizations.
5. Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Journalism or Law.
6. A valid New York State driver license.
2. Public/non-profit management experience a plus.
3. Excellent communication skills including public speaking, writing and handling press and public information requests.
4. Strong ability to create and manage budgets and projects, and experience working with public officials and a wide variety of partnership organizations.
5. Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Journalism or Law.
6. A 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 will be required upon request.
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
nyc.gov/parks
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
nyc.gov/parks
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 Recruiting then Careers and search for Job ID# 526888. 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 Recruiting then Careers and search for Job ID# 526888.
Include your ERN and Job ID# 526888 on your cover letter and resume.
All other applicants:
Go to nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 526888.
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 Recruiting then Careers and search for Job ID# 526888. 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 Recruiting then Careers and search for Job ID# 526888.
Include your ERN and Job ID# 526888 on your cover letter and resume.
All other applicants:
Go to nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 526888.
Work Location
TBD
Residency Requirement
Residency in one of the five boroughs of New York City required within 90 days of hire.
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