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Director of Trees and Sidewalks

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Full-time
$120,000 - $125,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Supervising experience

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Director of Trees and Sidewalks

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION

Posted on

08/07/2026

Full-time

Location

QUEENS

Exam may be required

Department

Forestry & Horticulture

Salary range: $120,000.00 – $125,000.00

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Job Description

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

NYC Parks’ mission is to grow, maintain and program a world-class park system prioritizing equity, access, safety, and nature. Environment and Planning, which is inclusive of Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resources, and Planning, 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 Chief of Forestry Programs, with latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, develop, promulgate and uphold standards and protocols for tree care and preservation through managing the Trees and Sidewalks program.
Under general supervision, perform challenging and complex administrative work for the Forestry division, including building and maintaining program protocol, leading and supervising a team of forestry professionals and consulting engineers, and directing contractors and contract managers to carry out sidewalk repair tasks adjacent to city trees.
Oversee all aspects of the program’s contract and project procedures, including contract planning, design, construction, payments, and close outs.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve efficient and effective programmatic results related to contracted sidewalk repair around City trees. Represent the Agency in meetings with other agencies.
Design and draft contract books, including specifications and engineer’s estimates. Coordinate with other Parks teams, such as procurement and legal to ensure contracts are procured and carried out smoothly.
Oversee contractor processes and relations. Ensure that vendors are performing repairs according to the contract and its specifications. Troubleshoot and solve issues as they arise.
Track and maintain program budgets.
Assist the NYC Parks Legal Department and attend or assign team members for Examination Before Trial hearings.
Prepare briefings, reports, and evaluations.
Support the division and Agency in response to forestry storm events, including representing Parks at the Downed Trees Task Force.

Work Location: The Grove, Rego Park, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 790317.

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

Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

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)

ADMINISTRATIVE HORTICULTURIST - 1007C

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. Certification as “Arborist” or “Board Certified Master Arborist” by the International Society of Arboriculture or “Registered Consulting Arborist” by the American Society of Consulting Arborists. 2. A master’s degree from an accredited university in forestry or a related subject or 7 years of experience in tree preservation and protection, pruning, installation and establishment, diagnosis and treatment of insect and disease problems and other related arboricultural services. 3. Excellent writing, administrative and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership skills and capacity to reconcile input from multiple stakeholders while meeting overall organizational objectives. 4. Experience with and understanding of construction and sidewalk repair techniques. 5. Strong knowledge of agency divisions and/or government operations. 6. 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

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

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Job ID

790317

Posted until

08/21/2026

Title code

1007C

Civil service title

ADMINISTRATIVE HORTICULTURIST

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Director of Trees and Sidewalks

Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)

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