The Forestry, Horticulture and Natural Resources division engages volunteers in hands-on management of NYC's natural landscapes, including street and forest trees, salt marshes and freshwater wetlands, green infrastructure and citizen science. Stewardship Field Staff recruit, train and support volunteers working with nature on the streets and in parks across the city and create positive experiences for the public that help keep NYC's forests, wetlands and coastlines thriving.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under general supervision, lead and participate in invasive removals, native vegetation plantings, erosion control, coastal/park clean-ups and other service projects throughout New York City.
- Supervise employees and volunteers and instruct them on proper project techniques and the proper use and care of equipment and materials.
- Prepare sites for volunteers and supervise volunteer events. Track volunteer accomplishments.
- Maintain records and prepare written reports, including the regular entry of fieldwork into Access and Excel tracking forms, and Arcview sketching work areas.
- Coordinate on-site efforts with other work happening within the division, with local park managers, local community groups and other agencies.PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
1) Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
2) Valid New York State driver license.
3) Ability to lift 50lbs and handle gas-powered equipment.
4) Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 5) Experience performing removals, native vegetation plantings, erosion control and coastal/park clean-ups.
6) Experience working with volunteers.
7) Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8) Demonstrated commitment to public service and the environment.
How to apply
1)Go towww.nyc.gov/careers/search
2) Search for Job ID#: 190929