Natural Resources Designer

City of New York • New York, NY • 3h ago

Job Description

The Natural Resources Group 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 grants from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ecosystems.

Major Responsibilities

Under supervision, perform landscape architectural work of moderate difficulty and responsibility for the Natural Resources Capital Design & Construction Team.

Work with staff scientists to determine design solutions which maximize ecological function and/or reduce ecological impacts.

Conduct site investigations to evaluate drainage area, flow, soil permeability, groundwater, and other site conditions to determine feasibility of wetland restoration, stormwater green infrastructure, and other natural resource designs.

Identify and analyze built precedents to inform project designs.

Use Adobe Suite and other software, prepare suitable graphics and presentations to communicate design intent.

Use AutoCAD and other software, prepare and/or manage the preparation of contract drawings.

Develop specifications, cost estimates and estimates of quantities for the proposed work.

Support landscape architects and project managers in obtaining all internal and external approvals for proposed designs.

Review sites and designs with other members of team as well as construction and maintenance personnel.

Monitor construction operations for compliance with contract specifications and documents; review and resolve design conflicts during construction.

Assess and monitor progress of construction by reviewing and approving requests for Information, submittals, and shop drawings. Conduct site inspections for quality assurance.

Assist landscape architects and project managers with the above tasks.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 783956

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

*Current City 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.

Work Location: Rego Park, Queens

nyc.gov/parks

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

ASSISTANT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - 21310

Qualifications

A Bachelor's or 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 for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or

A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect.

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.

Salary Min: $ 76,279.00

Salary Max: $ 76,279.00

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