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          "text": "<p>NYC Parks is the steward of over 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.  We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks.<br><br>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.<br>Major Responsibilities<br>-\tUnder general supervision, plan and lead natural areas management work, including identifying and protecting native species, identifying and controlling invasives, identifying and mitigating erosion concerns, removing debris and trash, planting and maintaining planting sites, improving trails and application of herbicide.  Work may be performed in multiple habitats, including forests, wetlands and grasslands.<br>-\tTrain and supervise crewmembers in completing restoration tasks including but not limited to identifying and removing invasive plants, planting native species, identifying and mitigating erosion concerns, and establishing and care of planting sites. <br>-\tTrain and supervise crew members in proper use and care of equipment and materials including two-cycle equipment such as hedge-trimmers and chainsaws, and specialty hand tools such as pick mattocks and McLeods.<br>-\tCoordinate with other staff to plan and participate in community volunteer stewardship events in natural areas, including planting, site maintenance, trail improvements and clean-ups.<br>-\tMaintain records and prepare written reports, including the daily entry of fieldwork into web-based databases.<br>-\tUtilize mapping platforms such as ArcGIS and data on ArcGIS Online to create and update maps, track work progress and communicate across teams, as well as to partners across the Agency and outside the Agency such as conservancies.<br>-\tCoordinate on-site restoration efforts with park managers, local community groups and other agencies.<br>-\tInteract with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.<br><br>Duration: 5 months<br><br>Work Location: Queensbridge Park <br><br>Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $85.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.<br><br>How to Apply<br>All Applicants <br>Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 783581.    <br>*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.<br><br>References will be required upon request.  We appreciate all applicants’ interest in the position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. <br><br>nyc.gov/parks<br>MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.<br><br>For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)<br><br>GARDENER - 81310</p>",
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