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Seasonal Urban Park Ranger New York NY

City of New York/Parks & Recreation
Seasonal Job Vacancy Notice
Civil Service Title: City Seasonal Aide
Office Title: Seasonal Urban Park Ranger
Salary: $11.11 per hour
Duration: June 17
– August 18, 2012
Work Location: Citywide

As stewards of nearly 14 percent of New York City’s land, the Department of Parks & Recreation builds and maintains clean, safe, and accessible parks citywide and programs those parks with recreational, cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. Through this work, Parks & Recreation improves people’s lives, providing outlets for creative expression, opportunities for healthy recreation, and exposure to the restorative beauty of the natural world.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The New York City Urban Park Rangers seek naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts who want to spend their summer working with the public to build park stewardship and to act as ambassadors for New York City’s vast greenspace. As a Seasonal Urban Park Ranger, you will work outdoors in flagship parks in all five boroughs in the greatest city in the world. Under supervision, Seasonal Rangers will provide nature and history-themed educational programs throughout the day. Seasonal Rangers will spend part of their day patrolling frequented paths helping the public appreciate the natural and historical elements of our parklands, and providing general information and a uniformed presence. Seasonal Rangers will be uniformed and trained to use a radio for communication, and to promptly respond to quality of life issues. Seasonal Rangers work 40 hours per week, including weekends.

  • $94.25 Processing fee required for finger printing and background check.
  • Must pass background check
  • Current College transcripts required at date of interview
  • Seasonal employees must purchase their own uniform

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Education and/or experience in natural science topics. Teaching Experience.
  2. Excellent oral/written communication skills.
  3. Outgoing personality
  4. Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  5. Experience working with wildlife
  6. NYS Drivers License
  7. Must be willing to accept assignment in any of the five boroughs.

To apply, please submit cover letter & resume to:

Richard Simon, Deputy Director

Urban Park Rangers

1234 Fifth Avenue – 1st floor

New York, NY 10029

Ph: 212-360-2774

Fax: 212-360-2794

E-mail: ranger.recruitment@parks.nyc.gov

Learn more at www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers.

THE CITY OF NEW YORK

AND

THE CITY OF NEW YORK / PARKS & RECREATION

ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

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