*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Chief of Programming and Strategic Management for Recreation, with wide latitude for independent judgment, perform difficult administrative work for the Public Programs division.
- Oversee the planning and monitoring of both city and grant-funded expense budgets for Recreation and monitor other Public Program budgets as needed.
- Conduct and present detailed budget expenditure analyses and draft new need requests as necessary.
- Review Recreation spending plans; approve purchase requests and ensure compliance with city procurement policy.
- Work closely with the Budget division to verify and resolve transaction activities for all Public Programs accounts.
- Set up and monitor various division contracts and ensure appropriate tracking of contract expenditures and balances.
- Work with the Purchasing & Accounting division to ensure timely processing of purchase requests. Use eRequester to facilitate and manage purchase orders and approvals.
- Using the Financial Management System (FMS) and Xplor, prepare reports, write proposals and present findings and recommendations to division and Agency leadership.
- Monitor fitness equipment inventory using AMPS; track and report the use and maintenance of equipment.
- Help design and plan division capital projects with an emphasis on proper branding, the procurement of long-lasting fitness equipment and timely project completion.
- Research and obtain, through city procurement procedures, quality, affordable products that will improve the Division’s level of service.
- Utilize knowledge of city regulations, procurement procedures, DCAS storehouse protocols, purchasing guidelines and Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) vendors to improve Recreation’s efficiency as it applies to budgeting, purchasing and accounting.
- Perform duties for the Assistant Commissioner for Public Programs including budgeting, purchasing, and coordination across other Public Programs units.
Work Location: Arsenal North, Manhattan
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 786561.
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.
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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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.
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