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About the Role

NYC Parks seeks to connect New Yorkers with the natural world through environmental education, outdoor recreation, wildlife management, and conservation. This role offers a rewarding public service career with opportunities for innovation, leadership, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational and recreation-based programs for various age groups in natural areas.
• Manage projects focused on wildlife, urban nature preservation, and resource stewardship.
• Facilitate programs such as canoeing, hiking, fishing, biking, and historical tours.
• Staff nature centers, provide information to the public, and enforce park regulations.
• Patrol parks to maintain a visible presence and ensure compliance with rules.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid to park visitors.
• Issue summonses for rule violations and may detain or arrest violators.
• Potentially work in any borough of the city.

Requirements

• Ability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to drive or sit in a patrol vehicle while remaining alert.
• Must be twenty-one years of age or older.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be a resident of New York City.
• Must have no record of convictions for any felony or serious offense against public safety.
• If discharged from military service, the discharge must not have been dishonorable.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must possess a valid New York State driver license.
• Must maintain a valid driver license throughout employment.
• Candidates will be medically evaluated to ensure they can perform essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Skills

• Environmental education
• Outdoor recreation leadership
• Wildlife management
• Conservation
• First aid
• Law enforcement
• Public speaking
• Customer service

Location

• Citywide

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• Associate degree or 60 college-level semester credits
• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of relevant experience
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to the above

Salary/Compensations

• $58,843
• $92K fully loaded including fringe benefits

Benefits

• Exceptional health and union benefits
• Pension
• Generous vacation/sick days
• Paid holidays
• Earned overtime
• Work-life balance
• Numerous training programs
• Leadership development opportunities
• Career coaching services
• Discounts on city attractions
• Free membership to recreation centers

About the Company

• NYC Parks helps bring together people from all over our great city.
• From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most exemplary green spaces in the world.
• The Urban Parks Rangers’ (UPR) mission is to link New Yorkers to the natural world through environmental education, outdoor recreation, wildlife management and active conservation.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.