Forestry Supervisor
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Job Description
*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
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 Citys green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for
environmental and community health and resilience.
Major Responsibilities
-Supervise instruct train and dispatch full-time employees assigned to the planting maintenance protection conservation and operation of In-House Tree Planting program.
-Coordinate operations such as site preparation equipment transportation maintenance clean up and site restoration.
-Establish staff schedules coordinate overtime and emergency attendance and ensure accurate timekeeping.
-Secure rent and purchase equipment and supplies. Coordinate with other Park divisions and outside vendors. Manage transportation and vehicle service issues.
-Monitor facility work supplies and vehicle conditions. Identify needs and coordinate maintenance and repair services.
-Coordinate and supervise operations at In-House Tree Planting yard including managing and scheduling tree deliveries material deliveries vehicle needs.
-Assist IHTP Management Foresters and Community Coordinator to maintain and improve work processes track program progress and identify work supplies/equipment needs.
-Assist program gardeners and APSWs as needed with yard maintenance work assignments and inventory.
-Ensure that all safety protocols are being followed by crews. Perform site inspections. Ensure that all assigned tree planting sites and facilities are clean safe and organized. Correct safety hazards immediately. Conduct monthly safety meetings & track attendance.
-Track program progress and communicate staffing equipment and field issues to management including all disciplinary issues. Document vehicle accidents incidents and injuries and ensure accurate and timely submission of reports.
-Conduct necessary disciplinary actions in accordance with policies and procedures.
-Document tree inspection work and crew data using ForMS Mobile and Desktop applications.
-Attend and participate in periodic planning meetings with forestry management.
* 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.
Work Location: Queens
How to Apply
All Applicants:
Go to and search for Job ID# 720787.
All applicants must apply via . The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN 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.
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 ()
PARK SUPERVISOR - 81111
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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
