The mission of Forestry, Horticulture and Natural Resources (FHNR) is to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s natural spaces and green infrastructure to maximize their benefits and promote their value within and outside of the urban ecosystem.

Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Tree Planting and Maintenance Contracts, with some latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, develop, promulgate, and uphold standards and protocols for tree care, preservation, and replacement for street, park and natural area trees.
- Manage all aspects of the Forestry Maintenance Contracts program, including staff, contracts, budgets, operations, reporting, policies and procedures.
- Research latest industry performance and safety standards; apply findings to new forestry contracts.
- Initiate the recruitment of new forestry vendors, emphasizing the utilization of MWBE contractors.
- Coordinate with borough forestry staff to ensure that contract management protocols are followed consistently across the city.
- 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 representing Parks on the Downed Trees Task Force.


How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 596479.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 596479 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Baby Queensbridge Park, Queens

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 01/10/2024. 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.

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. A master’s degree from an accredited university in forestry or a related subject or 7 years of experience in tree preservation, protection and planting. 2. Certification as “Arborist” by the International Society of Arboriculture. 3. Excellent writing, administrative and inter-personal skills. Strong leadership skills and capacity to reconcile input from multiple stakeholders while meeting overall organizational objectives. 4. Experience with and understanding of construction techniques and building requirements and ability to comprehend road, building and construction plans. 5. Strong knowledge of agency divisions and/or government operations. 6. 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 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.