Senior Arborist for Capital Projects

* ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* Major Responsibilities * Under supervision, advise architects, landscape architects/designers, engineers and other construction professionals on best practices for the preservation, health and safety of trees on City parkland before, during and after park construction projects. * Perform tree inventories, tree condition and hazard evaluations and tree damage assessment reports in design and construction phases. Recommend tree and site damage mitigation applications as appropriate. Review proposed tree removals and associated replacement tree values prior to bid and during construction as the need arises as per local law. * Work with designers to formulate and optimize Tree Protection Plans, including designation of staging areas, vehicular access routes, tree protection zones and any other specifications as appropriate to minimize impact of trees during construction. Review contract documents for constructability, including layout, utility and grading plans as well as construction item quantities and specifications. * On-site review of the Tree Protection Plan, pruning and fertilization requirements, site removals, layout, grading and drainage plans with resident engineer and contractor to identify areas that would need tree protection and hand/pneumatic excavation for contract work. On-site supervision of tree pruning, removals and excavation work during construction. * Work with resident engineers and landscape construction specialists to implement and enforce local law, standards and guidelines relating to site work around trees included in the approved Tree Protection Plan. * Coordinate with the resident engineers and landscape construction staff to ensure all pruning and arboriculture work in construction occurs under the supervision of a certified arborist and according to contract specifications. * Work with other divisions of Parks, including Forestry, Horticulture, the Natural Resources Group to ensure Agency standards for tree health and tree protection practices are maintained. Represent Parks at community and other agency meetings as required. How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 688456. 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# 688456 on your cover letter and resume. Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens 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 Bachelor's or Master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or 2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect. Preferred Skills 1. Certification as an Arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture or Registered Consulting Arborist by the American Society of Consulting Arborists. 2. 3 years of experience in tree preservation and protection, pruning, installation and establishment, diagnosis and treatment of insect and disease problems and other related arboricultural services. 3. Strong knowledge of agency structure and divisions and/or government operations. 4. Excellent writing, supervisory, administrative and interpersonal skills. 5. Driver license valid in New York State. Residency Requirement This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements. 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.

Created: 2024-11-21