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 10,000 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 general direction, with latitude for independent judgment and decision, oversee coastal forest and grassland restoration in Idlewild Park and lead the implementation of an agreement with Port Authority of NY/NJ that governs the federally regulated airspace over the Park.
- Supervise an in-house field crew and coordinate with contractors to conduct natural area restoration work including invasive species management; tree risk management; tree removal, pruning and replacement; and native species establishment in forested natural areas within Idlewild Park.
- Collaborate with other teams of the Natural Resources Group to plan and execute contracts, procure plant material, engage volunteers, secure environmental permits, and implement best practices for habitat protection.
- Manage annual budgets; record on-the-ground restoration actions; compile, analyze and interpret data; and present results.
- Review proposed plans and provide guidance on best practices for projects by other divisions and agencies that impact natural areas of Idlewild Park and surrounding parks.
- Prepare technical reports and update colleagues within Parks, other governmental agencies, and community stakeholders on ongoing operations and project status.
- Engage local community groups, including the Eastern Queens Alliance, by providing technical support in ecosystem management and education about specific ecological communities within Idlewild Park.
- Liaise with the Port Authority of NY/NJ, other divisions of the Agency and non-governmental partners to maximize Park ecosystem health, resiliency and benefits to the public.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 703556.

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# 703556 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Baby Queensbridge, Queens

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

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ADMINISTRATIVE HORTICULTURIST - 1007C

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with major study in horticulture, arboriculture, or landscape architecture and four years of full-time, paid experience in horticultural work of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive capacity; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must have at least a high school diploma or evidence of having passed an examination for a high school equivalency diploma and one year of supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive experience as described above.

1. Graduate degree in natural resource management, biology, earth science, ecology or related field. 2. At least 5 years of experience in arboriculture, forest restoration or natural areas management. 3. Certification as Arborist by the International Society for Arboriculture. 4. Proficiency using Esri GIS software for mapping and analysis. 5. Excellent analytic, financial accounting, data management and writing skills. 6. Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders in an interdisciplinary and governmental context. 7. Demonstrated ability to serve in a leadership role and work independently. 8. Valid New York State driver license.

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/.

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 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.