Wildlife Program Coordinator

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

The Wildlife Unit fosters stewardship for NYC Parks supports healthy urban wildlife populations and promotes quality of life for all New Yorkers through education programs policies procedures and management plans that encourage coexistence between people and wildlife in New York City.

Major Responsibilities
- Under general direction with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment perform research analysis and planning for the Wildlife Unit.
- Prepare regularly scheduled statistical and narrative reports to support wildlife management and conservation initiatives including the Deer Impact Management Plan and the Rockaway Beach Endangered Species Nesting Area.
- Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to create maps as needed.
- Use statistical programs to conduct analysis for wildlife research and management applications.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define complete and evaluate projects touching on all aspects of Agency and divisional operations.
- Research evaluate and recommend best practices for adoption by the division.
- Prepare analyses statistical tools and coordinate presentations that empower division staff to make data-informed decisions.
- Coordinate consultants and contracts for wildlife management and research study as well as other wildlife contracts as needed.
- Manage project milestones to ensure timely work completion.
- Review contractor reports with appropriate Agency staff.
- Coordinate purchasing for Wildlife Unit needs.
- Perform wildlife management field work and special projects as needed.

Work Location: Arsenal North Manhattan

How to Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 762794.

All applicants must apply via . 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. References will be required upon request.

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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.

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Employment Type :

Full-time