Arborist Liaison

Overview

Work Location:

30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

The NYC Department of Design and Construction's Division of Infrastructure is seeking an Arborist Liaison to support the Landscape Architecture & Urban Design team. This role requires a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture. The successful candidate will support the agency's design consultants and in-house design teams in creating and evaluating Tree Inventory Reports; generating the NYC Parks Tree Inventory Valuation Reports;

aiding in the formulation of Tree Impact Mitigation Plans and overseeing the approval process of these documents with NYC Parks Central and Borough Forestry divisions.

Moreover, the candidate will oversee the Tree Impact Mitigation details library, craft new details as needed, ensure that design drawings, details, and specifications include all necessary tree information; collaborate with NYC Parks Natural Resources group for approvals on projects near or within Parkland; contribute to the development and upkeep of tree-related standards in the agency's design directives and guidelines; participate in preconstruction meetings to address tree concerns;

support Construction Management field staff with tree-related issues during construction phases; liaise with NYC Parks on construction and Tree Removal Permits; conduct health assessments of trees alongside NYC Parks Forestry; prepare Tree Replacement estimates for trees scheduled for removal; and conduct site visits as required to fulfill the described duties.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

• Support the Landscape Architecture & Urban Design team with Tree Inventory Reports and Tree Inventory Valuation Reports.
• Assist in formulating and coordinating Tree Impact Mitigation Plans; manage approval processes with NYC Parks Central and Borough Forestry divisions.
• Maintain and develop the Tree Impact Mitigation details library; create new details as needed.
• Ensure drawings, details, and specifications include all necessary tree information.
• Collaborate with NYC Parks Natural Resources group for project approvals near or within Parkland.
• Contribute to tree-related standards within agency design directives and guidelines.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings to address tree-related concerns; support field staff during construction.
• Coordinate with NYC Parks on construction and Tree Removal Permits.
• Conduct health assessments of trees with NYC Parks Forestry; prepare Tree Replacement estimates for removals; conduct site visits as required.

A Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture is required. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The ability to collaborate with both design consultants and in-house teams to deliver tree-related outcomes is important.

All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, search for the Job , and follow the application prompts. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

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: $57,323.00

Salary Max: $82,506.00