Gardener for Plant Ecology Center and Nursery

• ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* 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 in grants from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ecosystems. Major Responsibilities - Under supervision, assist with all aspects of indoor plant production, with a primary focus on transplanting operations. - Perform large-scale transplanting and potting of nursery starter materials, ensuring proper care and labeling of plant stock. - Spend the majority of work hours in the greenhouse, engaged in essential plant care tasks such as sowing, watering, fertilizing, weeding and monitoring plant health. Assist with grading, consolidating, moving and pulling of stock to fill orders. - Assist with preparation of soil mixes, tray and pot filling and organization of greenhouse benches and growing areas. - Maintain clean and organized greenhouse workspaces; assist with sanitation, pest management and seasonal reconfigurations of growing areas. Assist in and perform tasks involved in the operation, inventory and care of hand tools, consumable supplies and equipment. - As needed, join other teams to conduct outdoor nursery or yard work such as weeding, mowing or debris removal as assigned. Work with the seed team to prepare, maintain, harvest and clean seed from seed increase plots and assist with wild seed collections, making off-site visits to natural areas. - Enter daily production data and transplant logs into data forms, spreadsheets or web-based databases in a timely manner. - As needed supervise and train interns, volunteers and other staff demonstrating proper transplanting and handling techniques. Interact with staff and visitors in a courteous and professional manner. How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 755485. 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. Work Location: Staten Island, Plant Ecology Center and Nursery 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) GARDENER - 81310 Minimum Qualifications 1. One year of full-time experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following planting, cultivating and caring for trees, plants shrubs and lawns; or 2. A certificate from a horticulture or botanic program containing college-level courses, such as programs offered by the New York Botanical Garden, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, etc.; or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to 1 above. Thirty semester credits from an accredited college, at least fifteen of which must be in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, plant pathology, botany, landscape design or architecture, entomology, forestry, floriculture, plant production and/or crop management, may be substituted for the one year of the work experience described in 1 above. 4. To be appointed or assigned to Gardener - Assignment Level II, after meeting the qualification requirements for Gardener - Assignment Level I, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory, full time experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following areas: propagating, planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, plants, shrubs and lawns. To be appointed or assigned to Gardener - Assignment Level II, candidates must have a Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Category 3A License issued by the New York State Department of Environmental conservation. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. Driver License Requirement: A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. Preferred Skills Preference will be given to applicants who filed for the Gardener Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 5077). 1. Permanent Gardeners will receive preference in hiring. 2. Skilled and efficient in transplanting, potting, and handling plants with care. 3. Attentive to plant health, labeling accuracy, and workspace cleanliness. 4. Works well on a team and follows direction to meet production goals. 5. Comfortable working outdoors and in greenhouse conditions and ability to safely lift 50 lbs...