Wetlands & Habitat Mitigation Coordinator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Community Coordinator to support wetlands mitigation efforts across NYC parks. The role involves coordination, data management with ArcGIS and Access, and collaboration with government partners to advance restoration and protection of wetland habitats.

Based in The Grove, Rego Park, Queens, the position is a 9-month assignment, 35 hours per week. The City emphasizes an inclusive environment and regulatory engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in community work or related activities.
• High school graduation or equivalent with six years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination with at least one year of related experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, technical, research, and field assistance in wetlands and aquatic habitat mitigation on City parkland.
• Update the Wetlands Restoration Opportunities database using ArcGIS and MS Access; map and analyze data.
• Review proposals, plans, designs, contracts, permit applications, and related documents for wetlands projects.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in an interdisciplinary governmental context to achieve project goals.
• Conduct field work in freshwater and tidal wetlands to support the mitigation program.
• Prepare maps, figures, reports, and presentations for internal staff and regulators.

Education

Bachelor's degree with two years of related community work experience

High school diploma with six years of related experience

Equivalent combination with at least one year of relevant experience

Job description

City of New York is seeking a Community Coordinator to support wetlands mitigation efforts across NYC parks. The role involves coordination, data management with ArcGIS and Access, and collaboration with government partners to advance restoration and protection of wetland habitats.

Based in The Grove, Rego Park, Queens, the position is a 9-month assignment, 35 hours per week. The City emphasizes an inclusive environment and regulatory engagement throughout the project lifecycle.