Urban Park Ranger

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City. The Urban Parks Rangers’ (UPR) mission is to link New Yorkers to the natural world through environmental education, outdoor recreation, wildlife management and active conservation. The duration of these positions is July 2025 to June 2026. 40 hours per week. Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits. All seasonal employees earn sick and annual leave. All employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Requirements

An associate degree or completion of 60 college-level semester credits from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Educational Accreditation; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in one of the following: law or code enforcement; security; ecology; or as an environmental instructor or ranger in a recognized park, recreation or ranger program, cultural institution or accredited school; or
A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. College education may be substituted for the required experience in “2” above on the basis of 5 semester credits for 1 month of experience. Experience working as a clerk or secretary is not acceptable.
Able to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.
Able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather; able to walk and/or stand in an assigned area; able to drive or sit in a patrol vehicle while remaining alert.
At the time of appointment, you must meet the following qualifications for Special Patrolman status (a status given by the New York City Police Department pursuant to Title 38, Chapter 13 of the Rules of the City of New York): - must be twenty-one years of age or older, - a citizen of the United States - a resident of New York City - have no record of convictions for any felony or for any serious offence against public safety (as defined in the New York State Penal Law), - if discharged from military service, the discharge must not have been dishonorable, and - be of good moral character.
By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Urban Park Ranger. Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Urban Park Ranger. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and /or to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, lead educational and recreation-based programs for school children, summer camps and adults in natural areas throughout the city.
Lead projects that support wildlife, preserve the urban natural world and promote stewardship of parks and natural resources.
Lead current programming which includes canoeing, hiking, seining, fishing, biking, historical tours as well as educational programming.
Staff nature centers, greet visitors and disseminate information regarding Parks Rules & Regulations, health & safety hazards and park events to the public.
Patrol parks and natural areas, provide a uniform presence and enforce Parks Rules & Regulations.
Provide first aid and emergency response to park patrons.
Issue summonses for the violation of Parks Rules & Regulations; may detain or arrest violators of city and state laws.
May be assigned to work in any borough.