Project Development Coordinator for Legal

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

The Office of the General Counsel at NYC Parks is offering an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, organized individual to manage special projects. The successful candidate will be stationed at the Arsenal, NYC Parks’ Administrative Headquarters located in Central Park.

Major Responsibilities

- Under general direction, working as a Project Development Coordinator, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, handle special projects for the General Counsel’s Office.
- Manage a portfolio of evidence preservation/litigation hold requests received by the General Counsel’s Office.
- Assist with tree damage restitution matters and claims.
- Process Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests.
- Work with General Counsel’s Chief of Staff to track the status of attorney assignments.
- Prepare status reports, briefing memoranda and other related documents for the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel’s Chief of Staff.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 774749.

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.

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

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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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)

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

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.