City Park Worker for Natural Areas

Major Responsibilities

- Under supervision, assist in natural areas management work including identification, planting, maintenance, and protection of native trees and shrubs, identification and control of weeds and other nuisance species, and trail management work including trail structure installation, trail formalization, and mapping. Work will be performed in various forest habitats within designated parks. - This work may include the following: operating on-and off-road vehicles; use of hand-held tools such as shovels, loppers and pruners and power tools such as hedge-trimmers, chainsaws, and chippers; maintaining tools and equipment in good working condition; receiving training in the use of pesticides to manage invasive plants; and cutting and carrying wood debris. - Documenting field work and entering daily work logs into web-based databases. - Participating in public events for natural area stewardship and working with community volunteers. - Interacting with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Requirements

- A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required. - Ability to read and to understand and obey orders is required. - Certain medical and physical requirements.

Preferred Skills

- Ability to work outdoors in all weather and environmental conditions. - Experience in gardening or landscaping work, including familiarity with plants of the northeastern United States. - Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. - Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently. - Experience working with volunteers. - Demonstrated commitment to public service and the environment.

Benefits

- Public Service Loan Forgiveness - 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 is required for all other candidates.

Pay

- Not specified

Schedule

- Not specified