The Division of Environment and Planning aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City’s green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group within Environment and Planning manages over 10,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands, and has secured tens of millions of dollars of grant from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ecosystems.
Major Responsibilities
• Reporting to the senior trails program supervisor, but with latitude for independent decision making, prioritize and implement trail improvement projects in parkland.
• Collaborate with natural resource management and maintenance staff to plan and design trails that encourage community use and protect sensitive natural resources.
• Train and supervise trail crew members in trail management activities on a daily basis.
• Build trail structures including, but not limited to, puncheons, turnpikes, water bars, and check steps. Assess conditions to determine the appropriate treatment to improve trail user conditions.
• Liaise between internal and external partners on program goals and communicate those goals to crew members to ensure program alignment.
• Support one-time and long-term volunteers, interns, and seasonal field crews from partner organizations.
• Identify needs, prepare purchase order requests and maintain tools and supplies for trail work. Deploy the appropriate tools for specific trail improvement activities.
• Record trail improvement activities and contribute to documenting program metrics and success. Create draft trail maps using appropriate symbology for spatial and tabular data to review trails and improvement projects with park managers, internal partners and external audiences.
• Interact with colleagues and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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.
Preferred Skills
1.Bachelors’ degree, preferably in environmental science or outdoor recreation.
2.Experience in natural resource management, including trail standards, design and construction.
3.Native and invasive plant identification.
4.Basic carpentry skills.
5.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
6.Experience with ArcGIS and handheld GPS and tablets.
7.Willingness to work outdoors for long hours in NYC natural areas in various weather conditions.
8.Valid New York State driver license.
Additional Information
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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To Apply
Parks Employees:
1) From a Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) from the Parks Intranet under Applications or use this link: https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet/. Once in ESS, go to Careers and search for Job ID# 597315. Do not access ESS using nyc.gov/ess from a Parks computer.
Parks & City Employees:
2) From a Non-Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) by going to nyc.gov/ess or use this link: https://a127-ess.nyc.gov/. Once in ESS, go to Careers and search for Job ID# 597315.
Include your ERN and Job ID# 597315 on your cover letter and resume.
All other applicants:
Go to nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 597315.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Work Location
TBD
Residency Requirement
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 required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.
POSTING DATE
08/11/2023
POST UNTIL
09/08/2023
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.