Forester, II

Agency description:
As stewards of nearly 14 percent of New York City?s land, the Department of Parks & Recreation builds and maintains clean, safe, and accessible parks citywide and programs those parks with recreational, cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. Through this work, Parks & Recreation improves peoples? lives, providing outlets for creative expression, opportunities for healthy recreation, and exposure to the restorative beauty of the natural world. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.nyc.gov/parks

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 seek professional individuals with experience and interest in the Forestry and Horticulture field. Foresters will, under general supervision, perform advanced professional forestry functions in the field and office and 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. Perform post-planting field inspections. Work with other agencies and divisions on tree preservation. 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:
A Master?s Degree from an accredited university with specialization in Forestry or a related subject or 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. Two years of experience in management or supervisory capacity or equivalent education and experience and a Valid New York State driver license is required.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working with the public.
Ability to work independently.

How to Apply:
Send resume with cover letter to:
Forester, II/846-06-11506
Personnel
City of New York/Parks & Recreation
24 West 61st Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10023