Design & Construction

Parks is in the midst of its most dramatic revitalization since the 1930s. Ribbons are being cut at beautifully renovated and newly constructed parks citywide. Underutilized spaces in every borough are being re-imagined. Mayor Bloomberg has set aggressive benchmarks for our expansion over the next two decades and we need your talent and vision as we build and redesign the parks of the 21st century. Put your own stamp on New York City’s newest generation of parks and recreational facilities. Work where bold visions become reality. Apply for a position in Capital Projects today.

Forestry & Horticulture

Our foresters, gardeners, naturalists, climbers and pruners are responsible for bringing the greatest gift to the City of New York gorgeous natural spaces, healthy trees, hearty shrubs, and brilliant flowers. By planting, pruning, and protecting over 2,500,000 trees, they have created a great urban forest for the people of New York to explore. By 2030, we will plant one million more trees, expanding the the city's woodland even further. Our team is looking for energetic and creative individuals with the vision to green our cityscape. Start a career where you can reduce the size of the city's carbon footprint, improve the health of New Yorkers, and bolster the quality of life for future generations of city residents.

Maintenance & Operations

Individuals working in M&O are committed to preserving our parks and facilities so that every New Yorker has the opportunity to dream, play, and celebrate in a beautiful space. Through a comprehensive inspection program, we strive to keep our parks free of litter, graffiti, and glass. We are dedicated to ensuring that playground equipment is clean and safe for New York City children and that all of our facilities are fully operational. Our M&O Management team is responsible for developing the procedures and innovative business solutions that streamline our daily operations. With their leadership and vision, M&O is able to achieve operational excellence. We are seeking hard-working, dedicated, and motivated individuals to continue our proud tradition of maintaining public spaces. We also seek talented tradespeople with the specialized skills to build equipment, service and repair vehicles, and preserve our facilities. Start a career in M&O, where you can make your mark on New York City and witness the results of your efforts each and every day.

There are no available Maintenance & Operations Jobs positions at this time.

Security

Without a sense of safety, New Yorkers cannot fully enjoy our spectacular parks and green spaces. The Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) is dedicated to ensuring that all of our parks, facilities, and special events are safe. Our officers are responsible for enforcing rules and regulations, assisting with inspections of our concessionaires, and maintaining order at events throughout the boroughs, such as the NYC Marathon and the NYC Triathlon. Most importantly, they provide a uniformed presence and serve as ambassadors to the park. In this highly visible role, PEP officers protect and secure our shared spaces so that all New Yorkers have a place to safely relax and enjoy. If you share our commitment to protecting New York City’s public lands, and want to receive exceptional law enforcement training, then consider a rewarding and challenging career with the Parks Enforcement Patrol.

Recreation, Public Programming, & Special Events

DPR does not merely maintain and preserve public lands — we help New Yorkers bring them to life. DPR uses its wealth of facilities to provide the public with a smörgåsbord of activities, programs, and events. We operate 29 recreation centers that provide New Yorkers low-cost (free for youth) swimming pools, basketball courts, weight rooms, and fitness classes. We manage more than 800 athletic fields, 550 tennis courts, 52 public pools, and innovative after-school programs for New York’s children. DPR also provides programming to link New Yorkers to the natural world. Our Urban Park Rangers teach people to care for the environment, preserve the natural habitats of local wildlife, and restore New York City’s natural heritage. In addition to our recreation and public programming opportunities, DPR offers an action-packed calendar of special events, ranging from the NYC Marathon to Coney Island’s nationally televised beach volleyball tournament, the AVP Brooklyn Open. We are seeking creative and dynamic individuals to develop, coordinate, and execute these activities and programs. With your imagination, you can bring the gifts of active recreation, knowledge, and excitement to the City of New York.

Administration

The Administration of DPR is responsible for providing leadership, vision, and direction for the agency. Our Administration coordinates more than 3,800 full-time employees, oversees a budget of over $367 million, and manages the largest transitional employment program in the country, the Parks Opportunity Program. As Parks enters the most exciting time in its history, we are preparing to meet the aggressive goals set forth in Mayor Bloomberg's PlaNYC initiative. To do so, we need innovative managers capable of creating effective change. We also need intelligent analysts and efficient administrative coordinators to contribute their unique skills to our team. If you have a background in policy, public administration, business administration, or information technology, we need your expertise as we lead Parks into this new era.

There are no available Administration Jobs positions at this time.

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