Deputy Director of Forestry Maintenance Contracts

Administrative Horticulturist - 1007C

NYC Parks' mission is to grow, maintain and program a world-class park system prioritizing equity, access, safety, and nature. The Forestry Division aims to protect, restore, care for and expand New York City Parks, nature and tree canopy to maximize environmental health, community well-being and resilience. Major Responsibilities - Under the direction of the Director of Tree Preservation, with some latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, prepare, manage and track the progress of forestry maintenance contracts across NYC. - Manage all aspects of the Forestry Maintenance Contracts program, including contracts, budgets, operations, reporting, policies and procedures. - Lead strategic planning and implementation of standardized contract management practices across all forestry units - Design and draft contract books, including specifications and engineer's estimates. Work in partnership with Purchasing and Accounting, General Counsel and other agency stakeholders to incorporate and/or amend applicable contract articles to work with the highly specialized nature of the contracts. - Determine budget allocations for each contract and/or borough. Perform data analyses to inform the allocations. Work in close coordination with the capital and expense contracts teams to process budget allocations and payments. - Lead the effort in the recruitment of new forestry vendors, with a focus on increasing the utilization of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs). - Coordinate with Borough Forestry Directors and staff to ensure consistent application of contract management, tree work and safety protocols. - Prepare briefings, reports, evaluations, budgets and correspondence. - Provide regular updates on the status of various projects and programs and ensure that projects advance in a timely manner. - Support the division and agency in response to forestry storm events, including tracking emergency contract utilization. Work Location: The Grove, Rego Park, Queens

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with major study in horticulture, arboriculture, or landscape architecture and four years of full-time, paid experience in horticultural work of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive capacity; or 2. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must have at least a high school diploma or evidence of having passed an examination for a high school equivalency diploma and one year of supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive experience as described above.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to applicants who are permanent Administrative Horticulturists or applicants who took and passed the Administrative Horticulturist Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 6005). 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in data management. 2. Excellent organizational skills, data and budget management experience. 3. Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills, including verbal communication with both colleagues and constituents. 4. Interest in environmental studies, forestry and/or government relations. 5. Excellent command/highly proficient in Spanish. 6. Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel. 7. Experience with ArcGIS and ForMS. 8. Valid New York State driver license.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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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 hiring 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.