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Permit Coordinator

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Manhattan, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2026

Permit Coordinator

  • DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Posted On: 12/13/2025
  • Full-Time
Location
MANHATTAN
  • No Exam Required
Department
Budget

Salary Range:
$34.41 – $34.41

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Job Description

NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 67 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. We are New York City's principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals.

An opportunity exists for a seasonal position in the Parks Permit Office. Located in the Arsenal, the Permit Office has a fast-paced, yet friendly environment.

Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits.

Perks: seasonal employees earn sick and annual leave. All employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform very responsible work in the coordination of the Permit Office.
  • Collect and track revenue on spreadsheets.
  • Scan checks and make bank deposits.
  • Process tennis permits and street tree payments.
  • Order and sell merchandise for our Parks Store.
  • Interact with the public.
  • Help monitor, track and schedule online tennis reservations for the public.

Duration: 7 months, Spring 2026 to Fall 2026

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $85.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25. background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Email resume and cover letter to: adam.seidner@parks.nyc.gov OR

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 761823.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

  • Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058


Minimum 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.


Preferred Skills


1. Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills. 2. Comfortable with collecting and handling cash receivables or its equivalent. 3. Ability to create, analyze and track spreadsheets.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness


As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement


Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required for all other candidates within 90 days of hire.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Job ID
761823

Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Permit Coordinator
  • Experience Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
Arsenal 830 Fifth Ave, New Yor
  • Category:
    Administration & Human Resources
Permit Coordinator

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