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Description
The New York Restoration Project (NYRP) has made a substantial impact on the economic and social revitalization of underserved communities. We've grown into an effective and admired partner with public agencies that are reshaping the urban environment. NYRP is now one of the leading partners of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation in developing underused and new parkland. Through our park and garden restoration, environmental education, and public programs, NYRP has become an important catalyst for sustainable community development.
Position Overview:
The New York Restoration Project's MillionTreesNYC Forester will be responsible for assisting with the planning, planting, and maintenance of trees located on public parkland, city streets, public housing campuses, schoolyards and playgrounds, community gardens and other publicly-used properties throughout New York City's five boroughs. The position requires the application of the latest urban forestry principles, practices and related safety techniques in an outdoor environment.
Experience is required in methods and techniques used in planting, nurturing, and maintaining a variety of trees, shrubs, and plants; arboriculture and plant physiology; soil and climatic conditions conducive to tree growth, shrubs, and plants; best practices, tools, and equipment used in tree and landscape maintenance work.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the MillionTreesNYC tree planting and maintenance strategy - with NYRP's focus on institutional properties (New York City Housing Authority developments, schoolyards, playgrounds, community centers, and other public lands).
- Identify and survey appropriate sites for tree planting, perform walk-through's with landowners and provide them astute forestry advice.
- Develop and/or review tree planting site plans.
- Oversee contractor and volunteer tree planting activities.
- Research, promote, and implement proper tree planting, tree health, and maintenance guidelines.
- Attend urban forestry-related seminars and events, develop industry contacts, and contribute to the forestry-edification of NYRP staff.
- Perform post-planting field inspections and assist with GIS mapping database.
- Serve as forestry liaison to owners/caretakers of planting sites.
- Assist with tree stewardship and maintenance duties.
- Additional technical and field duties as assigned by the Forestry Manager and the Vice President of Horticulture and Construction.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Forestry, Forestry, or related field.
- New York State driver's license required
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter in either PDF (preferred) or Word Document format.
For more information on NYRP, please visit our web site.