Forester

City of New York•Flushing, NY

About The Position

The mission of the Environment and Planning Division is to protect, restore, expand and manage New York City’s natural spaces and green infrastructure. The division is responsible for citywide urban forestry, ecological and horticulture initiatives.

Requirements

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a specialization in forestry or a related subject, or; 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a specialization in forestry or a related subject and one year of full-time professional experience in forestry or arboricultural work or; 3. An associate degree from an accredited college or university, with a specialization in forestry or a related subject and three (3) years of full-time professional experience in forestry or arboricultural work or; 4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1
,
2
or “3" above. However, all candidates must have at least an associate degree with a specialization in forestry or a related subject.
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, perform advanced professional forestry functions in the field and office; perform related work.
Enforce Parks Department standards for tree pruning removal, planting and replacement.
Assess work to be done by contractors; engage with directly and supervise employees involved in professional forestry activities.
Consult with engineers, developers, and contractors on a regular basis throughout projects.
Schedule, conduct and/or supervise inspections and field surveys to assess tree health, structure, pests, diseases and construction impacts.
Compile and manage forestry contracts, including tree maintenance, removal, planting, sidewalk repair, invasive species removal and natural area restoration.
Review schedules, reports and correspondence prepared by consultants, contractors, and other agencies. Perform field inspections to assess contract compliance and work outcomes.
Review permit applications to assess impacts to trees and landscapes, advise applicants and agencies on designs and methods, and / or issue permits.
Manage forestry databases used to track, monitor, and produce reports on budgets, productivity, accomplishments and program status updates.
Respond to citizen inquiries and maintain working relationships with community boards, community groups and officials within and outside of the Agency.
Coordinate community-based greening efforts and lead tree stewardship workshops.