Senior Landscape Architect

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; New York; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to manage green infrastructure and ecological restoration projects. In this role, you will oversee a portfolio of projects designed to enhance stormwater capture, improve water quality, and contribute to NYC’s ecological sustainability efforts. A valid NY Motor Vehicle Driver License is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver License in the State of New York is required.
• Experience in managing green infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong background in ecological function enhancement and water quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site green infrastructure projects to increase stormwater capture.
• Enhance ecological function and improve water quality in receiving waterbodies.
• Handle administrative functions to ensure efficient operation of projects.

Skills

Project Management

Ecological Restoration

Sustainable Planning

Job description

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to 8.5 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.

DEP's Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA), located in Queens, NY, aims to restore, preserve, and protect NYC’s ecosystem, ensure an adequate supply of clean drinking water, and improve water quality and habitats. The Bureau implements sustainable planning and policy measures, coordinating with agencies and stakeholders, utilizing scientific and engineering knowledge, and complying with regulatory requirements. We are seeking to hire a Senior Landscape Architect to manage on-site parks green infrastructure (GI) and ecological restoration projects as part of the DEP’s Green Infrastructure Program. This program includes the initiation, design, and construction of green infrastructure projects in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of on-site green infrastructure projects to increase stormwater capture, enhance ecological function, and improve water quality in receiving waterbodies. They will also handle administrative functions to ensure the efficient operation of the DPR on-site green infrastructure and ecological restoration projects.

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required and must be maintained throughout employment.

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