Ranger Sergeant

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Parks Department seeks an Associate Urban Park Ranger to supervise staff, plan and deliver programs, and enforce park rules in Brooklyn. The role emphasizes safety, education, and community engagement.

Requires a degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with wildlife policy and interagency collaboration. Residency requirements apply for NYC employees.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead and motivate diverse staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Able to take initiative and complete projects on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in planning, coordinating, booking and leading programs and enforcing regulations.
• Communicate directives to staff and ensure compliance with standards.
• Create weekly and biweekly project schedules and hold staff meetings.
• Maintain accurate files on programs, supplies, time and leave usage.
• Train staff and evaluate performance for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organization

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree or 60 credits

High school diploma

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

*ONLY CURRENT PERMANENT URBAN PARK RANGERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY*

• This vacancy is only open to current permanent Parks employees serving in the Urban Park Ranger civil service title or on leave from the title.

The Urban Park Rangers’ (UPR) mission is to link New Yorkers to the natural world through environmental education, outdoor recreation, wildlife management and active conservation.

Major Responsibilities

• Under direction, supervise subordinates in planning, coordinating, booking and leading all fee-based and free programs, events and activities, and in enforcing compliance with departmental rules and regulations through the issuance of summonses. Direct and review staff, programs and operations providing informational, educational and safety services to the general public.
• Communicate agency/senior management directives to staff. Ensure compliance with uniform standards, standards of conduct and time and leave procedures.
• Create weekly and biweekly project schedules for staff and hold regularly scheduled staff meetings to disseminate pertinent information.
• Create and maintain accurate files relating to programs, supplies, equipment, time and leave usage and scheduling.
• Train new and existing staff. Evaluate performance and provide constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement.
• Understand and implement wildlife policy.
• Attend Agency meetings appropriate to assignment. Serve as Agency and city representative at community board and related neighborhood group meetings. Work closely with other city, state and federal agencies to enforce parks rules and regulations. Plan and execute programs and special events; delegate tasks and assignments to ensure the events are successful.
• Oversee special projects such as grant research, wildlife management programs and enforcement initiatives.
• Ensure proper maintenance of assigned Parks vehicles, facilities and grounds.

Work Location: Brooklyn

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

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)

ASSOCIATE URBAN PARK RANGER - 60422

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
• An associate degree or completion of 60 credits from an accredited college and one year of fulltime paid experience in one of the following: law or code enforcement; security; ecology; or as an environmental instructor or ranger in a recognized park, recreation or ranger program, cultural institution, or accredited school; or
• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of fulltime experience as described in "2" above; or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. College education may be substituted for the required experience in "2" or "3" above on the basis of 5 semester credits for 1 month of experience.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse and varied staff. 2. Excellent oral/written communication, time management and organizational skills. 3. Strong sense of initiative, with the ability to complete projects and tasks in a timely manner.

55a Program

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.

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 within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.

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