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

The Division of Environment and Planning aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City's green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group within Environment and Planning manages over 12,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands, and has secured tens of millions of dollars of grant from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ecosystems.

Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of Senior Staff in the Division of Environment and Planning with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, supervise an experienced group of project managers and ecologists, including administrative oversight and disciplinary processes when necessary.
- Oversee restoration and team operations including reporting, deliverables, standardization of workflows, and special initiatives and support Senior Staff in assigning projects and workloads.
- Provide technical leadership in restoration practice and adaptive management and ensure that projects meet ecological goals. Serve as a consulted member of a project team on a range of restoration and program development projects.
- Support planning and development of funding opportunities to advance resource management and restoration.
- Serve as a senior project manager on complex natural resources projects as necessary, ensuring that projects meet ecological goals and are completed on time and within budget.
- Synthesize complex technical information to inform decision-making.
- Prepare clear reports, maps, and briefings and represent the Agency at meetings and present projects to agency stakeholders, other governmental agencies and departments, contractors and their representatives, consultants, community members and the general public.

Work Location: Arsenal North, Manhattan

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 719368.

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

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 719368 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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CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

1. A Master of Science degree with a specialization in physical, biological or environmental science applied toward ecological restoration. 2. Background or experience natural areas restoration or ecology with a focus on salt marshes. 3. Demonstrated experience in managing complex Capital projects. 4. Five years of experience supervising or managing staff in restoration or a related field. 5. Experience reviewing construction documents, plans and specifications. 6. Ability to keep track of numerous projects and details. 7. Knowledge of agency structure and/or government operations. 8. Experience in ArcPro. 9. Excellent management, administrative, supervisory and communication skills. 10. Proven track record of goal-based accomplishments. 11. Valid New York State driver license.

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 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 within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.