Deputy Administrator for Riverside Park

Parks Administrator

The scope of responsibilities includes Riverside Park, one of New York City's premier waterfront parks; and a scenic landmark originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted; Riverside Park South, West Harlem Piers Park; and southern Fort Washington Park. These parks contain numerous athletic fields, woodlands, urban forest, scenic promenades, playgrounds, active recreation areas, numerous food concessions and access to six miles of Hudson River waterfront. Major responsibilities include :

• Working closely with the Administrator and Borough Chief of Operations, oversee the maintenance and operation of Riverside Park and adjoining parks, providing strong leadership in maintaining, operating, and improving these parks.
• Aggressively pursue the immediate correction of safety hazards and ensure park features are inspected daily.
• Foster teamwork and positive relations among Parks staff and between Parks and Riverside Park Conservancy staff and volunteers and other agencies.
• Manage and direct complex jobs and projects that require prompt attention, problem solving and resolution.
• Plan and implement actions to improve the district's ratings as determined by the Parks' Inspection Program (PIP).
• Work closely with the Riverside Park Landscape Architect and others in planning and overseeing restoration projects.
• Serve as a liaison to Riverside Park Conservancy and to Manhattan Operations.
• Oversee the parks' Other than Personal Services (OTPS) budgets, including grant funding, and prepare reports as required.
• Monitor Parks vehicle dispatching and equipment deployment to ensure proper use and maintenance.
• Supervise bi-weekly schedules. Track employees' compensatory time, annual leave, sick leave and overtime.
• Assist with preparation of strategic plans for Riverside Park and adjoining parks.
• Oversee events, programs, permits, contractors and concessionaires operating in the park.
• Attend community board meetings and respond to the needs of community organizations, partnership groups and public officials.
• Assist in Agency audits of licensed non-profit partners.
• Enforce compliance with Parks & Recreation's rules, regulations, standards of conduct, uniform codes and vehicle operating procedures. Work directly with New York City Police Department (NYPD) and Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) to address security concerns and respond to emergencies.

Work Location : Manhattan

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 Staff Analyst or Administrative Manager) or 4) Parks employees who are reachable on a comparable civil service list or qualify for a comparable title. [Please indicate your exam and list number or comparable title on your resume.]

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

This 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.

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Residency 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.

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.