Watershed Forester & Project Manager

City of New York; Rondout (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Environmental Protection in Kingston, NY seeks an Associate Project Manager I for the Forestry Program. You will design and oversee forest restoration projects within the NYC Watershed, develop forest plans, and coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to protect water quality.

The role requires evaluating forest land, managing multifaceted contracts, and ensuring compliance with the Watershed Forest Management Plan and MOA requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of supervision or PM experience on large projects.
• Relevant degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform forest inventory and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of NYC Watershed Forest Management Plan objectives.
• Residency rule requires living outside NYC boroughs or permanent civil service status.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee forest management and restoration projects.
• Develop forest compartment plans and inventory data.
• Evaluate forest land condition using on-site and remote data.
• Oversee contractor performance for project plans and safety.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and project approvals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and external agencies.
• Represent the Forestry Program at meetings and boards.

Skills

Forest management knowledge

GIS proficiency

GPS data collection

Microsoft Office

Field inspections

Independent judgment

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering/related field or public administration

High school diploma + 5 years relevant experience

Combination of college/experience to equal five years

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

GPS hardware

MS Office

Job description

NYC Department of Environmental Protection in Kingston, NY seeks an Associate Project Manager I for the Forestry Program. You will design and oversee forest restoration projects within the NYC Watershed, develop forest plans, and coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to protect water quality.

The role requires evaluating forest land, managing multifaceted contracts, and ensuring compliance with the Watershed Forest Management Plan and MOA requirements.