Senior Forester

Job Description

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

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. The Environment and Planning division includes Central Forestry programs, Forestry Operations, the Natural Resources Group, Nurseries and Planning teams.

Major Responsibilities

- Reporting to a Director, Deputy Director or Program Manager, manage responsible professional work overseeing major aspects of Parks forestry program, including pruning, tree planting, tree removal, sidewalk repair, invasive plant removal, stump removal, disease mitigation, forestry contract management, tree inspections and tree condition assessment, emergency storm response, project review and permitting and tree preservation prescriptions in streets and in parks and the proper use of forestry-related work request and tracking systems such as the Parks Forestry Management Systems (ForMS).
- Train and supervise Foresters and staff engaged in all aspects of urban forestry, including field surveys and inspections, tree condition assessment, contract preparation and management, consultant supervision, selection of quality plant material, data entry and storm emergency response.
- Respond to citizen inquiries and maintain working relationships with officials, community boards and groups, both within and outside the Agency.
- Review site plans and designs for private and other agency construction projects for appropriate design, tree and plant selection, installation methods and tree protection measures.
- Work with other units within Environment and Planning and other divisions within the Agency to solicit and coordinate programs and policies related to urban forestry.
- Prepare briefings, reports, evaluations, budgets and correspondence related to above. Research new materials and methods related to Parks’ urban forestry activities.

Work Location: The Grove, Rego Park, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 787816.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN 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.

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

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

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Qualifications

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a specialization in forestry or a related subject, or;

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a specialization in forestry or a related subject and one year of full-time professional experience in forestry or arboricultural work or;

3. An associate degree from an accredited college or university, with a specialization in forestry or a related subject and three (3) years of full-time professional experience in forestry or arboricultural work or;
4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1",”2", or “3" above. However, all candidates must have at least an associate degree with a specialization in forestry or a related subject.

License Requirement

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment."

Additional Information

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.