846-06-11506
DESCRIPTION: The Central Forestry & Horticulture division manages citywide urban forestry initiatives including street tree planting and landscape enhancement contracts, education, stewardship and training programs, the creation of urban forest management plans for specific park properties through the New York Tree Trust program, and the Asian Longhorn Beetle eradication effort.
We are looking for candidates who present themselves professionally to join Parks & Recreations' Forestry and Horticulture division.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Under general supervision, perform advanced professional forestry functions in the field and office; perform related work.
- Schedule and supervise field surveys and inspections to assess the conditions of trees and the extent of damage from insects, injury and disease.
Recommend solutions regarding species selection and site design.
- Assess work to be done by contractors for tree removal, tree pruning, tree planting, and related forestry contracts; supervise subordinate staff in the monitoring of contractors.
- Work with other agencies and divisions on tree preservation.
- Perform post-planting field inspections.
- Compile and manage street tree planting contracts.
- Inspect and tag trees at local nurseries.
- Respond to citizen inquiries and maintain working relationships with community boards, community groups, and officials within and outside the agency.
- Coordinate community-based greening efforts.
- Manage borough-wide tree database.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. A Master's Degree from an accredited university with specialization in Forestry or a related subject; o
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with specialization in Forestry or a related subject and one year of full time professional experience in forestry or arboricultural work; o
3. An associate degree from an accredited college with specialization in Forestry or a related subject and 3 years of full time professional experience in forestry or arboricultural work; o
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.
5. Valid New York State driver license.
PREFERRED SKILL
1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with the public.
3. Ability to work independently.
HOW TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to: David Terhune, Director of Personnel, City of New York/Parks & Recreation, 24 West 61st Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10023 Attention: JVN # 846-06-11506 New York City Residency required
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