CITY OF NEW YORK PARKS & RECREATION CITYWIDE JOB …

CITY OF NEW YORK PARKS & RECREATION

CITYWIDE JOB VACANCY NOTICE: Job ID No. 404616

Office Title: Vegetation Monitor Civil Service Title: Community Associate Title Code No: 56057 Level: NA Salary: $37,217 - $61,936 Number of Positions: 1 Work Location: Arsenal North, Manhattan

NYC Parks is seeking applicants with prior fieldwork experience, preferably in vegetation monitoring, to assist with collection of vegetation data that will be used to inform environmental protection, invasive management and to protect rare native plants. The Vegetation Monitor will work with NYC Parks Ecologists using Global Positioning System (GPS) units to collect field data. The Vegetation Monitor will aid in data entry and data clean up. In addition, there may be some opportunities to help Ecologists with other fieldwork.

Major Responsibilities Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform responsible work to support the

work of Ecologists. Collect vegetation data in forested areas of New York City. Use GPS units and Geographic Information System (GIS) software, input collected field data and plot point. Enter data and perform data quality checks with Microsoft Excel and Access and other software. Organize and maintain plant specimen collection and associated log. Categorize data and maintain database. Create field maps detailing habitat type and urban structures.

Qualification Requirements 1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities

in an area related to duties described above; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

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.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience in biology, botany, ecology, forestry or related field. 2. Knowledge of northeastern plant species (herbaceous and woody) with expertise in herbaceous and rare plant

identification. 3. Ability to conduct research and work independently. 4. Experience with GPS and GIS and proficiency with Microsoft Office. 5. Excellent writing, analytical and statistical skills. 6. Ability to sometimes work under adverse conditions (heat, early/late hours, inclement weather, muddy or wet

conditions). 7. Valid New York State driver license.

How to Apply Parks Employees: 1) From a Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) from the Parks Intranet under Applications or use this link: . Once in ESS, go to Recruiting then Careers and search for Job ID# 404616. Do not access ESS using ess from a Parks computer.

Parks & City Employees: 2) From a Non-Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) by going to ess or use this link: . Once in ESS, go to Recruiting then Careers and search for Job ID# 404616.

Include your ERN and Job ID# 404616 on your cover letter and resume.

All other applicants: Click here to apply: Vegetation Monitor OR Go to careers/search and search for Job ID# 404616.

POST DATE: 08/09/19

POST UNTIL: 09/06/19

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

parks MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW. THE CITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR THE DEAF: (212) 504-4115

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