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

* This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Forester civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) candidates who are reachable on the Forester civil service list, Exam No. 3070. [Please indicate your list# on your cover letter and resume.]

Within the Citywide Technical Services division, the Capital Team works in direct partnership with Parks’ leadership, to assess, design and reconstruct facilities most in need of improvements. The Landscape Infrastructure Forester reports to the Construction Deputy Director and will be responsible for execution of a portfolio of Capital Projects whose execution has tree impacts. These project impact neighborhood growth, public health, greenhouse gas emission reduction and fun for communities throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, perform professional forestry functions toward the routine reconstruction projects involving varying levels of complexity for the Citywide Capital Projects division.
- Recommend change orders. Upon approval of recommendation, prepare change order packages for processing. May prepare cost estimates for change orders.
- Monitor contractors’ day-to-day operations: review and/or inspect contractors’ work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Monitor compliance with site safety requirements. Identify and resolve field condition issues.
- Write daily and weekly construction project reports and keep calculation books. Collect statistical data and prepare cost projections.
- Correspond with contractors and clarify construction issues. Review and approve contractor’s payment requisitions.
- Schedule and run meetings. Maintain accurate records and write reports.
- Schedule, conduct and/or supervise inspections and field surveys to assess tree health, structure, pests, diseases, and construction impacts.
- Assist in the monitoring of various contract administrative requirements such as prevailing wage requirements, insurance requirements, subcontractor submittals (including achieving the Minority/Women Business Enterprise subcontractor goals, Project Labor Agreements).
- Approve contractors’ schedules and coordinate the work of various contractors, agencies and other third parties involved in the completion of projects. Monitor quality control.
- Ensure contractors’ acquisition of required permits and approvals.
- Work with design project managers in the process of shop drawing approvals, interpretation of documents and other design related issues.
- Review and research contractors’ dispute claims and advise Deputy Directors of Construction on solutions.
- Review and recommend approval of contractors’ request for time extensions. Make recommendations regarding the necessity for liquidate damages and other contract enforcement mechanisms, including defaults.
- Ensure the formulation of punch lists and contractors’ completion of punch list items.
- Formally evaluate performance of contractors, reporting on discrepancies and/or unsatisfactory performance.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 633691.
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# 633691 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Randall's Island, Manhattan

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

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

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a specialization in forestry or a related subject, or;

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a specialization in forestry or a related subject and one year of full-time professional experience in forestry or arboricultural work or;

3. An associate degree from an accredited college or university, with a specialization in forestry or a related subject and three (3) years of full-time professional experience in forestry or arboricultural work or;
4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1",”2", or “3" above. However, all candidates must have at least an associate degree with a specialization in forestry or a related subject.

License Requirement

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment."

1. Strong knowledge of agency structure and divisions and/or government operations. 2. Excellent writing, supervisory, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills. 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 4. Experience supervising contractors.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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/.

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.