Deputy Director of Wildlife Unit

Job Description

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

The Wildlife Unit fosters stewardship for NYC Parks, supports healthy urban wildlife populations and promotes quality of life for all New Yorkers through education, programs, policies, procedures and management plans that encourage coexistence between people and wildlife in New York City.

Major Responsibilities
- Under supervision, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, assist the Director in the management and operations of the Wildlife Unit.
- Supervise Wildlife Unit staff as directed.
- Write technical reports, communications, budgets, and evaluations related to the Wildlife Unit.
- Analyze and synthesize data to create visualizations, communications and interpretive signs accessible to all New Yorkers.
- Coordinate with City, State, Federal and community stakeholders on emergent wildlife concerns. Participate in multi-agency task forces as they arise.
- Communicate with members of the press regarding wildlife inquiries.
- Edit and proofread press releases, reports, and websites.
- Recruit, hire, and train staff as the team grows.
- Review and edit responses to correspondence.
- Attend community meetings and present on relevant wildlife species.
- Coordinate compiling data, producing reports and project tracking.

Work Location: Arsenal North, Manhattan

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 735465.

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. 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)

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

• 1. 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
• 2. 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
• 3. 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.

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.