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

Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City Parks including green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group’s mission is to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s over 12,000 acres of natural spaces and green infrastructure across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, coordinate environmental review and permitting and provide design, and planning support for the restoration and management of natural resources on parkland.
- Provide expertise and organization in assuring compliance with wetlands, stormwater management, and other environmental regulations and restoration performance standards.
- Prepare and review wetland and stormwater permit applications for state and federal regulatory agencies, as well as city and state environmental quality review, site management plans, and sediment and erosion control plans.
- Coordinate with other city, state, and federal regulatory agencies to meet regulatory requirements. Serve as primary point of contact between Environment and Planning and state and federal regulators.
- Support field work, including site inspections, wetland delineations, and ecological monitoring to assess performance of restoration and management projects.
- Facilitate projects by partner organizations on parkland, including monitoring and permitting support.
- Manage a variety of ecological restoration or monitoring and assessment projects as needed.
- Prepare maps, figures, and final reports to submit to the public, funders, collaborators, and regulatory agencies.
- Use software, such as ArcGIS/ArcPro, and Microsoft Office to map and visualize data.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 618150.
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 and Job ID# 618150 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Arsenal North, Manhattan

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 04/26/2024. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

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

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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.

1. Masters or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, planning or related field. 2. A least one year of demonstrated experience with wetlands mitigation, policy and/or ecology. 3. Excellent administrative, organization, analytical, and writing skills. Excellent attention to detail and follow-up. 4. Excellent inter-personal skills, including the ability to work independently and part of interdisciplinary teams. 5. Demonstrated experience preparing environmental review documents, permit applications, and/or reports for compliance. 6. Experience reviewing and evaluating construction plans and specifications. 7. 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 is 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.