Horticulture Coordinator - New York City, NY : Job Details

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

NYC Parks is a design award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the city's land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, public restroom buildings, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

Major Responsibilities

* Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, coordinate and direct employees, volunteers, and contracted vendors in caring for the horticultural assets of Washington Square Park, including preparing sites, project execution, engagement, outreach, communications and documentation.

* When needed, directly execute horticultural tasks including but not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, mowing, pruning, preparing soil and seed beds.

* Develop and implement horticultural training for staff and volunteers with a focus on vegetation removals in garden beds, decorative plantings, lawn restoration, erosion control, clean-ups, street tree care and other horticultural projects.

* Maintain accurate and timely records and prepare written reports, including scheduling of work with various internal divisions and horticultural contractors including but not limited to irrigation systems, ground hydrant repairs, lawn maintenance, tree pruning, stump removal, equipment maintenance and plant deliveries.

* Coordinate horticulture efforts with other work happening within and outside the division, with local park managers and the Washington Square Park Conservancy.

* Scope and acquire the resources necessary to execute horticulture projects across landscapes of Washington Square Park including but not limited to seed, sod, soil, flowering bulbs, herbaceous plants and shrubs.

* Supervise employees and volunteers and instruct them in proper horticulture techniques and the proper use and care of equipment and materials including two-cycle equipment such as mowers, hedge-trimmers and chainsaws.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 687523.

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# 687523 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Washington Square Park, Manhattan

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.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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; or

2. 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; or

3. 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.

Preferred Skills

1. Permanent Gardeners will receive preference in hiring. 2. Ability to lift 50lbs. and handle gas-powered equipment. 3. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 4. Experience managing field staff and/or volunteers. 5. Experience performing removals, decorative plantings, lawn restoration and park clean-ups. 6. Can work effectively as part of a team and independently. 7. Valid New York State driver license.

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

Residency Requirement

Residency 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 required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.