Gardener II - New York City, NY

IMPORTANT: Candidates Must have a Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Category 3A License issued by the New York State Department of Environmental conservation. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for design and construction of Green Infrastructure in NYC and maintenance operations of all constructed Green Infrastructure assets. To date, DEP has constructed over 11,000 assets in Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx in which majority of these assets are located within the public right of way comprised of rain gardens, infiltration basins, porous panels and medians. More information on NYC Green Infrastructure Program can be found at gi-annual-report-2020.pdf (nyc.gov)

The Green Infrastructure Maintenance Unit is seeking to employ an experienced Gardener 2 to join the team of Green Infrastructure professionals. Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Green

Infrastructure, the Gardener 2 will be responsible for supervising subordinate Gardeners and seasonal and full time City Park Workers in the daily maintenance of rain gardens, stormwater greenstreets, enhanced tree pits and Pump Station landscaped areas. The Gardener 2 will provide training to and oversee subordinate Gardeners and City Park Workers in the completion of daily tasks including, but not limited to, litter removal, sediment removal and leaf raking. The Gardener 2 supervises Gardener 1's in the execution of seasonal maintenance tasks such as soil replenishment, regrading, edging, planting, weeding, watering, pruning, pest management and snow management. In addition to overseeing the field work of subordinates, the Gardener 2 is responsible for approving timesheets, scheduling work, maintaining employee evaluation logs and collecting daily work logs. The Gardener 2 will also work with administrative personnel to create orders for tools, plants and bulk materials. The Gardener 2 may also be asked to coordinate with other agencies for tasks such as vehicle maintenance, health and safety training and interagency projects.

This position requires the performance of labor in varying weather conditions and physical labor; bending, pulling, pushing, stooping and standing for long periods. Basic computing skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and digital cameras are also necessary.

Must wear PPE DUST MASKS, SAFETY GLASSES, AND PROTECTIVE GEAR

Minimum Qualifications

1. One year of full-time experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following planting, cultivating and caring for trees, plants shrubs and lawns; or

1. A certificate from a horticulture or botanic program containing college-level courses, such as programs offered by the New York Botanical Garden, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, etc.; or

1. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to 1 above. Thirty semester credits from an accredited college, at least fifteen of which must be in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, plant pathology, botany, landscape design or architecture, entomology, forestry, floriculture, plant production and/or crop management, may be substituted for the one year of the work experience described in 1 above.

1. To be appointed or assigned to Gardener - Assignment Level II, after meeting the qualification requirements for Gardener - Assignment Level I, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory, full time experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following areas: propagating, planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, plants, shrubs and lawns. To be appointed or assigned to Gardener - Assignment Level II, candidates must have a Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Category 3A License issued by the New York State Department of Environmental conservation. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Driver License Requirement: A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills

Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Category 3A License required. Excellent Communication Skills. Supervisory experience.

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.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.