Wetlands 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

Job Description

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We look after 660,000 street trees, and two million more in parks.

The Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City Parks including 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 12,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands and has secured tens of millions of dollars of grant from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund restoration and management across these ecosystems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• - Under the direction of the Wetlands Compliance Specialist, provide administrative, technical, research, and field assistance in the coordination of wetlands and aquatic habitat mitigation and management on City parkland.
• - Use ArcGIS and Microsoft Access to update the Wetlands Restoration Opportunities database and to map, visualize and analyze vector and raster data.
• - Conduct policy research and administrative tasks to support the development of a comprehensive wetlands mitigation program on City parkland.
• - Assist in the review of proposals, plans, designs, contracts, permit applications, construction documents, and specifications generated internally and by other agencies, private organizations and their contractors for projects restoring or impacting wetlands on City parkland.
• - Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in an interdisciplinary and governmental context to achieve project goals.
• - Conduct field work as needed in freshwater and tidal wetlands to support the development of the mitigation program, wetlands restoration, and wetlands protection.
• - Prepare maps, figures, reports, and presentations for internal staff, technical and public audiences and regulatory agencies.

Work Location: The Grove, Rego Park, Queens

Duration: 9 Months. 35 hours per week. Expected Start Date 09/14/2026

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $85.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $107.50 background check fee.

References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

nyc.gov/parks

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

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.