- Under general direction, assist in all aspects of the Landscape Construction Units’ (LCU) portion of general construction and horticulture projects, focusing on the preservation of existing trees, plant material, topsoil, arboriculture and horticulture during site development on Capital Projects. Advise architects, landscape architects, resident engineers and other construction professionals as to the best practices for the preservation and protection of trees on City parkland before, during and after park construction projects.
- Assist the Director of Landscape Construction in overseeing all matters relating to landscape construction, such as supervising landscape contractors, arborists, tree pruning and removals, tagging and layout of plant material, and topsoil sample collection and analysis. Monitor landscape operations for compliance with contract specifications and documents.
- Review topsoil reports and other horticultural and arboriculture construction submittals.
- Prepare, correspondence and submit reports related to site work on Capital Projects, file correspondence and maintain a project database of landscape construction operations. Provide regular updates on the status of various projects and programs and ensure that projects are advanced in a timely manner.
- Work with other divisions of Parks, including Central Forestry, the Natural Resources Group, and others as necessary.
- Work with resident engineers to formulate and optimize tree and site protection, including the siting of infrastructure such as paths, curbs, irrigation systems and underground utilities, grading issues, designation of staging areas and vehicular access routes, establishing tree protection zones and methods, soil bridging techniques and any other contract documents and specifications as appropriate.
- Work with resident engineers and landscape construction specialists to implement and enforce all Agency standards and guidelines relating to site work around trees, in particular hand excavation in the vicinity and underneath the driplines of existing trees.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 657095.

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# 657095 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

NOTE: *Posting period extended. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

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

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

1. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture 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 Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or

2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect.

Preference will be given to applicants who file for and take the Assistant Landscape Architect Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 5017). The filing period begins December 10, 2024, and ends on December 30, 2024. 1. Certification as “Arborist” or “Board Certified Master Arborist” by the International Society of Arboriculture or “Registered Consulting Arborist” by the American Society of Consulting Arborists. 2. Strong knowledge of Agency structure and divisions and/or government operations. 3. Strong knowledge of arboriculture, horticulture and landscape construction. 4. Ability to read and interpret design and construction drawings, specifications, as well as other contract documents. 5. Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 6. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. 7. Driver license valid in New York State.

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

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.