Natural Resources Project Coordinator
City of New York · Rego Park, New York, US
Job Description *ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT PARKS EMPLOYEES* NYC Parks is the steward of nearly 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more tha...
Job description
Job Description: *ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT 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 Idlewild Marsh and Forest Park to trail networks and green infrastructure. 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: How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 780235. 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. - Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, assi...