Director of Olmsted Operations

*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 Community Relations Specialist, Administrative Staff Analyst, or Administrative Manager) or 4) Parks employees who are reachable on the Administrative Park & Recreation Manager promotional civil service list, Exam no. 4505 or 5) Parks employees who are reachable on a comparable civil service list or qualify for a comparable title. Please indicate the exam number and your list number or comparable title on your resume.

Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, oversee all maintenance and operations activities at the Olmsted Center.
- Directly supervise facilities staff.
- Manage all furniture and equipment moves in the building to promote maximum utilization of the facility.
- Coordinate with Telecommunications to manage phone and communications issues.
- Work with Citywide Operations to handle all vehicle issues related to the Capital Projects fleet, including Fast Fleet.
- Oversee the issuance of parking permits, maintain the permits database and handle parking issues.
- Maintain accurate records and receiving reports, as requested.
- Administer additional special projects, as needed.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 698707.

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

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 698707 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/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)

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.

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.

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.