What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forestry Supervisor position at DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION?
- DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
Job Description
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
- Under general direction of the Director of Tree Planting and the Deputy Director of In-house Tree Planting, assist program managers in developing, coordinating and organizing daily work assignments for in-house tree planting program.
- Supervise, instruct, train, and dispatch a full-time Park Supervisor Level 1 (PS1) and employees assigned to the planting, maintenance, and operation of the In-House Tree Planting program.
- Carry out various administrative tasks including scheduling, dispatching daily activities; securing equipment and supplies; coordinating with the Community Coordinator and other Parks divisions and outside vendors; timekeeping and managing transportation and vehicle service issues.
- Coordinate and supervise operations at the yard to include tree deliveries, material deliveries, vehicle needs, tracking and placing purchase orders. Organize trees and oversee general maintenance and upkeep of trees in conjunction with other staff for the next day’s operations.
- Assist, support, and provide backup for crew and PS 1 in the delivery of materials and work assignments.
- Assist in documenting program progress, attendance, compliance and evaluations and provide periodic updates to forestry management.
- Organize and create tracking sheets and reports on program activities as needed.
- Attend and participate in periodic planning meetings with forestry management.
Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens
Qualification Requirements
- This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent city employees serving in the Park Supervisor civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) candidates who are reachable on the Park Supervisor civil service list, Exam No. 2555. [Please indicate your list# on your cover letter and resume.]
How to Apply
All Applicants:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 711501.
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# 711501 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.
nyc.gov/parks
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)
PARK SUPERVISOR - 81111
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, plus two years of full-time satisfactory experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, in the automotive trades, in the building construction or maintenance trades, or as a climber and pruner or tree worker performing climbing and pruning duties. One year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; including one year in a supervisory capacity; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Two years of college education may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and a minimum of one year of supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
License Requirement
Within one year of the date of appointment, all candidates must possess a Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class B valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Preferred Skills
1. Permanent Park Supervisors Level 2 and Park Supervisors Level 1 will receive preference. 2. Ability to perform and demonstrate forestry and horticulture duties, including proper tree planting, and operation of all forestry tools, vehicles and machinery. 3. Strong organizational and leadership skills and ability to motivate trainees. 4. Experience training or demonstrated ability to train a group of participants. 5. Experience in or demonstrated ability to carry out various administrative duties requiring computer skills and knowledge of software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 6. Excellent communication skills. 7. Available to work evenings and weekends.
55a Program
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.
Public Service 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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 within 90 days of hire required for all other candidates.
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.
Shortlist
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Green Jobs
Salary : $92,858
