Greening Central Queens Stewardship Coordinator

Job DescriptionNYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks.The Division of Environment and Planning aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City's green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group within Environment and Planning manages over 10,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands, and has secured tens of millions of dollars of grant from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ecosystems.Major Responsibilities- Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, manage and expand volunteer events in the right way (street tree care), street tree care workshops and other service projects throughout New York City.- Seasonally supervise a crew, with various levels of experience and instruct them in proper project techniques and the proper use and care of equipment and materials.- Direct preparation of sites and determine suitability for volunteers.- Manage and supervise volunteers and events in a variety of outdoor settings including forests along New York City streets.- Maintain records and prepare written reports, including the regular review of fieldwork entries into Access and Excel tracking forms, and maps of work areas in the Street Tree Map.- Coordinate on-site efforts with other work happening within the division, with local park managers, local community groups and other agencies.- Support the procurement and maintenance of tools, supplies and vehicles needed to support the work of staff and volunteers.- Track field work and intern, staff and volunteer accomplishments, recruit additional staff as needed for preparation of events and coordinate logistical support for other projects in support of division work as needed.- Facilitate and enhance train-the-trainer options to provide wider variety of opportunities for volunteers.How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 657220.All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.• Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 657220 on your cover letter and resume.Work Location: Baby Queensbridge, QueensNOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.nyc.gov/parksMOVEMENT 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 (nyc.gov)Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.Additional InformationThe 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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.Original job Greening Central Queens Stewardship Coordinator posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.