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

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, 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

Under supervision, assist in natural areas management work, including identifying and protecting native species, identifying and controlling invasive species, removing debris and trash, maintaining planting sites, improving trails, and planting.

Work may be performed in multiple habitats, including forests, wetlands and grasslands.

• This work may include the following : operating cars, pickup trucks, and other types of motorized vehicles, use of 2 cycle equipment such as hedge-trimmers and chainsaws, application of herbicide, cutting and carrying woody debris, chipping, maintaining planting sites and equipment.
• Entering field work information into web-based databases.
• Providing information, instruction and guidance to volunteers during public community engagement events.
• Interacting with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.

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

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

Work Location : Baby Queensbridge Park, Queens

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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. One year of full-time experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following planting, cultivating and caring for trees, plants shrubs and lawns; or

2. A certificate from a horticulture or botanic program containing college-level courses, such as programs offered by the New York Botanical Garden, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, etc.; or

3. A satisfactory combination of education and / or experience that is equivalent to 1 above. Thirty semester credits from an accredited college, at least fifteen of which must be in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, plant pathology, botany, landscape design or architecture, entomology, forestry, floriculture, plant production and / or crop management, may be substituted for the one year of the work experience described in 1 above.

4. To be appointed or assigned to Gardener - Assignment Level II, after meeting the qualification requirements for Gardener - Assignment Level I, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory, full time experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following areas : propagating, planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, plants, shrubs and lawns.

To be appointed or assigned to Gardener - Assignment Level II, candidates must have a Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Category 3A License issued by the New York State Department of Environmental conservation.

This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Driver License Requirement : A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills

1.Experience with hand and power tools used in natural resources work a plus. 2.Familiarity with both native and invasive plant species of the northeastern United States.

3.Valid NYS pesticide applicator or technician license.4.Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. of weight.

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.

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Residency RequirementResidency 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.

Last updated : 2024-05-13