*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT YEAR-ROUND PARKS EMPLOYEES*

The mission of NYC Parks is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities, build a park system for present and future generations, and care for parks and public spaces. Environment and Planning works to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience.

Environment and Planning is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Major Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Director of Horticulture, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform responsible work and assigned tasks to develop and guide the implementation of agency-wide horticulture initiatives, including but not limited to the below.
- Work within the Agency and with public and private partners to develop curriculum for and execute training programs for horticulture staff.
- Write and distribute educational and informational materials to various audiences.
- Manage horticulture recognition programs with the intent of fostering staff development.
- Facilitate the use of technology for horticulture inventory management and work tracking through field visits, training, and coordination with other units and divisions as needed.
- Facilitate the purchase of tools and materials needed for key programs.
- Under the guidance of the Director of Horticulture, collect pesticide data from agency divisions as well as partner organizations, manage pesticide metrics and data visualizations, and contribute to the creation of an annual pesticide report.
- Assist the Director of Horticulture with key programs such as the Pollinator Place program, strategic planning, strategic growing, horticulture and IPM Best Management Practices (BMP), including researching new tools, materials and horticulture methodologies, weed and pest control, environmental horticulture practices, etc.
- Coordinate as needed with other agency divisions while representing the Environment & Planning Horticulture group, and represent NYC Parks interfacing with community groups, partner organizations, and other parties.

How To Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 628228.
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# 628228 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: TBD

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 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. Two years relevant Horticulture experience and/or experience. 2. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously and proactively meet deadlines. 3. Strong communication, public speaking, interpersonal and organizational skills. 4. Excellent writing and editing skills, with attention to detail. 5. Project management experience. 6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) applications. 7. A valid New York State Pesticide Technician or Applicator license category 3A. 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 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.