Natural Resources Landscape Architect

Company Description

Job Description

• ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES

NYC Parks is the steward of nearly 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. The Division of Environment and Planning aims to protect, restore and expand New York City's green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group within Environment and Planning manages over 10,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands and has secured tens of millions of dollars of grant from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ecosystems.

Major Responsibilities

Work Location : Baby Queensbridge Park, Queens

How to Apply : Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 734727.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

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)

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - 21315

Qualifications

1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and a master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and three (3)

years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or

NOTE : Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

The college or university must be 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).

2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.

NOTE : Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and a 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 of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or

NOTE : Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.

NOTE : Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

SPECIAL NOTE :

In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and a master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or

NOTE : Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

The college or university must be 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).

2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.

NOTE : Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

SPECIAL NOTE :

In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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.