Restitution Coordinator
Restitution Coordinator
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Job Description
NYC Parks is the steward of over 30000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1000 playgrounds 1800 basketball courts 550 tennis courts 65 public pools 51 recreational facilities 15 nature centers 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches.
The Office of the General Counsel at NYC Parks is offering an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented organized individual to work with Parks attorneys and Foresters to manage the Agencys Tree Damage Restitution program as well as encroachments.
Major Responsibilities
- Under direction from the General Counsels Office working as a Restitution Coordinator with latitude for independent initiative and judgment handle cases involving damage to Parks property including but not limited to trees historic sites and monuments.
- Conduct research and draft correspondence to secure reimbursement for damages.
- Perform due diligence to ensure complete and accurate evidence collection in all restitution cases.
- Assist attorneys with drafting legal documents including but not limited to Planting Stipulations Payment Plans and Settlement papers.
- Justify settlement proposals for approval by the NYC Comptrollers Office.
- Act as liaison between Parks Department contractors the public and City/State agencies to resolve legal conflicts related to property damage restitution and encroachments.
- Attend site visits related to cases.
- Coordinate with the NYC Law Department and outside attorneys to ensure proper representation at hearings and inquests.
- Maintain case files databases and internal spreadsheets; handle confidential legal documentation.
- Prepare reports briefing memoranda and other related documents for the General Counsel Deputy General Counsel and General Counsels Chief of Staff.
Work Location: Arsenal Manhattan
How to Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 727921.
All applicants must apply via . The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City 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. References will be required upon request.
IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
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COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
