Director of Parks Inspection Program

Company Description

Job Description

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

*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, Administrative Community Relations Specialist, Administrative Manager) or 4) Parks employees who are reachable on a comparable civil service list or qualify for a comparable title. [Please indicate the exam number and your list number or comparable title on your resume.]

Major Responsibilities

- For Operations and Management Planning (OMP), reporting to the Chief for Inspection and Audit, under general supervision, with considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgment, oversee the Parks Inspection Program (PIP) as well as inspections for Recreation, Golf, Restrictive Declaration, Automated External Defibrillator, Summer Weekend, Internal Audit follow-up, Capital Walk-Thru and other inspections, as needed.
- Ensure that PIP’s team of 10 full-time Inspectors receive proper training and support, are monitored for consistency, and receive regular feedback and guidance.
- Manage the PIP Analytic team, providing guidance and technical support, to ensure quality assurance for field inspections and improve the content and delivery of PIP’s tools, reports and presentations.
- Present ratings results to Chiefs and Commissioners at the Monthly Operations Meeting and at other high-level settings.
- Collaborate with other divisions to improve the usefulness and availability of PIP data and reports throughout the Agency in desktop and mobile environments.
- Represent PIP by conducting training and presentations both internally and for outside agencies.
- Provide guidance to Maintenance and Operations, addressing any concerns and conducting field visits to discuss properties and standards.
- Ensure new inspection sub properties are created in GIS as needed and added for inspection on a timely basis.
- Respond to requests from Legal regarding inspection records.
- Ensure compliance with Fleet procedures including routine maintenance and follow-up on violations.
- Perform special projects, as required.

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 803820.

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. *Posting period extended to 10/19/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 801130 & Job ID# 802503 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request. 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 $107.50 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)

ADMINISTRATIVE PARKS & RECREA - 1007D

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus four years of satisfactory, full-time experience in recreation leadership, gardening, grounds maintenance, building maintenance or construction, of which 18 months must have been in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or

2. High school graduation or its educational equivalent plus six years of experience as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive experience as described in "1" above.

License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required within six months of the date of appointment.

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.