Job Information
City of New York Deputy Director of Forestry in New York, New York
Job Description
ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES
Major Responsibilities
Under the Borough Forestry Director, help manage all aspects of Parks’ urban forestry program throughout the borough.
Assist Director in deployment of supervisors, climbers and pruners, foresters and other field and administrative staff as required.
Be on-call for immediate assessment and management of storm-related emergencies. Lead borough storm emergency response efforts to safeguard human health and property in the absence of the Director. Clear streets and sidewalks of tree debris and mobilize additional non-forestry crews and equipment as needed. Supervise storm emergency contractors if such contracts are activated.
Perform staff development and training regarding forestry data management system, tree maintenance, hazard and storm damage assessment, pests and diseases of trees and forestry equipment operation.
Represent the Agency at planning and construction meetings within Parks and with other agencies and private sector construction projects. Articulate and enforce Parks’ tree protection policies.
Assist Director in management of street and park tree maintenance programs, including pruning contracts, tree and stump remove all contracts, emergency contracts, tree inspection and disease work, work prioritization and production to accomplish Agency goals.
Prepare briefings, reports, evaluations, budgets and correspondence related to Parks’ borough forestry program. Provide regular updates on the status of various projects and programs, and ensure that projects are advanced in a timely manner.
Working with the Director and subordinate staff, ensure that all forestry work performed in the borough is accurately entered into the Parks Forestry Management System (ForMS) so that the database reflects the work being performed in that borough.
Work Location: Queens
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 680883.
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# 680883 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.
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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
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Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with major study in horticulture, arboriculture, or landscape architecture and four years of full-time, paid experience in horticultural work of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive capacity; or
A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must have at least a high school diploma or evidence of having passed an examination for a high school equivalency diploma and one year of supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive experience as described above.
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.