*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 613370 on your cover letter and resume.

NYC Parks’ mission is to grow, maintain and program a world-class park system prioritizing equity, access, safety, and nature. Environment and Planning, which is inclusive of Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resources, and Planning, aims to protect, restore, care for, and expand New York City Parks, nature, and tree canopy to maximize environmental health, community well-being, and resilience.

Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Director of Tree Preservation, with some latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, prepare, manage, and track the progress of forestry maintenance contracts across NYC.
- Assist in all aspects of the Forestry Maintenance Contracts program, including contracts, budgets, operations, reporting, policies, and procedures.
- Work in close coordination with the capital and expense contracts team to process budget allocations and payments, and draft and finalize contract specifications.
- Assist in the recruitment of new forestry vendors, with a focus on increasing the utilization of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs).
- Coordinate with borough forestry staff to ensure consistent application of contract management, tree work, and safety protocols.
- Prepare briefings, reports, evaluations, budgets, and correspondence.
- Provide regular updates on the status of various projects and programs and ensure that projects advance in a timely manner.
- Support the division and agency in response to forestry storm events, including tracking emergency contract utilization.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

To apply:
All Applicants:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 613370.


NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. 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. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in in data management. 2. Excellent organizational skills, data and budget management experience. 3. Excellent administrative and inter-personal skills, including verbal communication with both colleagues and constituents. 4. Interest in environmental studies, forestry, and/or government relations. 5. Excellent command/highly proficient in Spanish. 6. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel. 7. Experience with ArcGIS and ForMS. 8. 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.