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

The Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City Parks including green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group’s mission is to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s over 12,000 acres of natural spaces and green infrastructure across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. The Greenbelt Native Plant Center (GNPC) is the Division’s native plant nursery and seed bank. Programs provide live plants, develop bulk seed and bank genetically appropriate seed to meet city and agency needs. The Seed Increase Program (SIP) at the Greenbelt Native Plant Center farms six-acres of grasses and wildflowers sourced from the wild to provide bulk seed for ecological restoration projects in New York City.

Major Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the Seed Increase Program (SIP), including seed farming, advising on seed-based restoration, distributing seed to projects around the city, and leading the city’s efforts to successfully restore seeded areas to ecologically diverse conditions.
- Lead farm tasks including propagating seed for installation in fields, preparing, planting, and maintaining fields, weed management, harvesting, cleaning, and storing seed.
- Provide supervision for staff, volunteers or crews assigned to your team, including managing schedules, assigning tasks, and maintaining productive operations across multiple worksites.
- Handle administrative tasks such as multi-year work planning and seed distribution among clients and partners. Utilize software (e.g., Excel, sales platforms, databases) for efficient program management.
- Establish and nurture partnerships with other organizations and farms in the region to promote the use and production of native seed in ecological restoration projects.
- Assist other operations of the Plant Center as needed.
- Operate and maintain vehicles and power tools, including mowers, tractors, and two-cycle equipment such as hedge-trimmers.
- Interact with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
- Perform excellent research and record-keeping to maintain and implement best practices in a growing program.

Work Location: Greenbelt Native Plant Center, Staten Island

How to Apply
All Applicants:

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 629215.
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# 629215 on your cover letter and resume.

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 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. Extensive farming experience, particularly in managing crews and cultivating perennial and/or grain crops. 2. In-depth knowledge of native plants and their use in ecological restoration. 3. Experience in building successful partnerships and fostering relationships with external stakeholders. 4. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for promoting the use of native seed and coordinating efforts with other groups in the city. 5. Ability to drive to locations in all five boroughs. 6. Experience with operation and basic maintenance of farm machinery including tractors, implements, and seed cleaning machines. 7. Ability to work outside and perform physical labor with little supervision.

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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.

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