Landscape Manager

7 days ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States Prospect Park Alliance, Inc Full time
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JOB OVERVIEW
The Landscape Manager is responsible for overseeing, implementing, and tracking landscape restoration, beautification, and maintenance projects in the Park. This work includes hiring and supervising Zone Crews and other staff, collaborating with other departments, and coordinating volunteer activities.

The Landscape Manager upholds and implements the policies and standards for ecological restoration and sustainable ecological horticulture in both aquatic and terrestrial areas of Prospect Park.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMES

Supervision of Zone Crews & Activities

  • Assign, track, and coordinate work of zone crews in field projects
  • Work with zone crews to complete zone survey on a regular basis and, in consultation with and under the direction of the Deputy Director of Landscape Management, set priorities for upcoming works
  • Ensure that daily work records are completed and are entered into worktracking database
  • Report on a regular basis progress towards goals laid out in zone survey
  • Approve timesheets and use of benefit time for employees
  • Ensure that injury, illness and incident reports are filled out by assigned staff
  • Interview, hire, train and develop employees in conjunction with Deputy Director and in accordance with People & Culture policies
  • Work with direct reports to develop individual performance and learning goals, support them in that process and conduct quarterly checkins and performance reviews
  • Oversee and report on work done by contractors within assigned work area
  • Ensure the training of zone crews in restoration and maintenance of park landscapes
  • Help to maintain good working relationships and resolve conflicts between team members and across the organization
  • Document, share, and celebrate your team's work and progress
  • Maintain a tool inventory spreadsheet for individual zones
  • Identify training opportunities and conference beneficial for the team

Restoration & Maintenance of Park Landscapes

  • Work with Senior forest ecologist and crew members to identify areas for Spring and Fall planting, develop planting plans/designs and plant lists
  • Prepare and maintain planting sites by clearing and removing debris, raking and leveling soil, implementing erosion control techniques, and/or digging holes
  • Manual and mechanical vegetation control in all areas of the park
  • Prune trees and shrubs as required for project goals, safety, and aesthetics
  • Cut, clear, and remove debris in landscape as a result of storms or general tree aging
  • Plant and/or seed prepared areas
  • Formalize and maintain natural area trail system by installing and/or remove fencing, woodchips, signage, and rustic rails
  • Remove litter and clear blocked drains
  • Remove hazards in the park and/or mitigates hazardous situations
  • Assist crews from LMO and M&O when necessary for emergencies, storm response, special events or specific projects
  • Remove snow from assigned areas as needed

Vehicle, Equipment, Tool, & Workspace Operation & Maintenance

  • Operate vehicles (e.g., truck, utility vehicle, tractor), power equipment (e.g., chainsaw, string trimmer, mower, brush hog, woodchipper, and hedge trimmer), and various hand tools safely
  • Keep an inventory of tools and equipment and communicate with supervisor about additional tool and equipment needs
  • Maintain vehicles, tools, equipment, and shared workspaces as per standards set out by supervisor; communicate issues with vehicle, tool, and equipment safety to supervisor as they arise
  • Work with Deputy Director to train people on more dangerous or complicated equipment tools and equipment such as chainsaw, chipper, tractor, and weed harvester

Facilitate science in the park

  • Collaborate with Senior Forest Ecologist and Forester on ecological data collection and usage in the park
  • Coordinate with students, schools, universities, and governmental organizations on science

Volunteer Management & Public Engagement

  • Plan and implement volunteer projects
  • Coordinate, track, lead, and document work completed by volunteers and interns in Prospect Park
  • Interact with the public to help resolve issues, provide information, and answer general park questions
  • Represent Prospect Park Alliance professionally by being courteous, informed, and in uniform
  • Performs other jobrelated duties and functions as assigned_

Requirements:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or other relevant discipline with three (3) years' experience respectively in landscape management operations or natural resource management in a public park setting; or five years' experience in lieu of a degree. In either case, must have at least three (3) years' experience in a managerial or leadership role leading a team
  • A valid NYS Driver's License required
  • A valid NYS Class B CDL would be a plus
  • ISA and CERP certificate would be a plus
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