Permit Coordinator

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and annual leave

Free recreation center membership

Healthcare eligibility

Job summary

NYC Parks is seeking a Community Coordinator for a 9‑month term to support the Permit Office, manage revenue tracking, process payments, and handle tennis-related permits and store merchandise. You will interact with the public and assist with online reservations, contributing to smooth park services.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, or a high school diploma with substantial related experience. Residency rules may apply for city employees.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience, or a high school diploma and six years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Equivalent experience must include at least one year of the above experience.
• Residency and city service requirements apply for New York City candidates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Permit Office with wide latitude for independent initiative.
• Collect and track revenue on spreadsheets.
• Scan checks and make bank deposits.
• Process tennis permits and street tree payments.
• Order and sell merchandise for the Parks Store.
• Interact with the public.
• Monitor, track and schedule online tennis reservations.

Skills

Organization

Customer service

Cash handling

Spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

NYC Parks is the steward of more than 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, 66 public pools, 52 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 660,000 street trees and five 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.

Perks

• Seasonal employees earn sick and annual leave.
• All employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.
• Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits.

Major Responsibilities

• Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform very responsible work in the coordination of the Permit Office.
• Collect and track revenue on spreadsheets.
• Scan checks and make bank deposits.
• Process tennis permits and street tree payments.
• Order and sell merchandise for our Parks Store.
• Interact with the public.
• Help monitor, track and schedule online tennis reservations for the public.

Duration: 9 months

For more information or require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, email [e-mail].

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

City Employees: Include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

Fees & Background Checks

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $68.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

• 1. Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• 2. Comfortable with collecting and handling cash receivables or its equivalent.
• 3. Ability to create, analyze and track spreadsheets.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

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 for all other candidates within 90 days of hire.

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.

nyc.gov/parks

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

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