Forestry Supervisor

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

* 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. . [Please indicate your list# on your cover letter and resume.]

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 City’s green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience.

Major Responsibilities
-Support Forestry unit in achieving goals and objectives.
-Oversee Crew Chiefs, Climbers & Pruners, and other field staff along with the Forestry Supervisor II.
-Collaborate with Senior Forester, Foresters, and administrative staff to maintain and improve work processes.
-Plan, coordinate, and ensure completion of multi-day forestry operations.
-Create prioritized work listings using ForMS, Excel and supporting tools.
-Manage staff in accordance with policies, procedures and best practices.
-Prepare for and resolve situational forestry emergencies.
-Coordinate forestry operations with contracted, mutual-aid and utility work crews.
-Conduct Level 2 tree inspections in routine and emergency situations.
-Document tree, inspection, work, and crew data using ForMS Mobile and Desktop applications.
-Monitor fleet conditions, log requests in Fleet Focus, and coordinate maintenance and repair services.
-Monitor facility conditions, log requests in AMPS, and coordinate maintenance and repair services.
-Maintain inventory of facility and work supplies, identify needs and submit purchasing requests.
-Schedule trainings, train staff, conduct recurring safety meetings and track attendance.
-Establish staff schedules, coordinate overtime and emergency attendance and ensure accurate timekeeping.
-Document vehicle accidents, incidents, and injuries, and ensure accurate and timely submission of reports.
-Take necessary disciplinary actions in accordance with policies and procedures.

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.

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: TBD

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

Minimum 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.

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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at class="jobad-residencyRequirement"> 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 within 90 days of hire required for all other candidates.

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