Project Development Coordinator for Forestry

NYC Parks mission is to grow, maintain, and program a world-class park system prioritizing equity, access, safety, and nature. Forestry and Horticulture aims to protect, restore, care for, and expand New York City Parks, nature and tree canopy to maximize environmental health, community well-being and resilience.Major Responsibilities- Under the supervision of the Chief of Forestry Operations or Chief of Forestry Programs, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, coordinate administrative aspects of Parks Forestry operations, standardization and strategic planning. - Prepare, update, and maintain reports, trackers and presentations as directed. - Serve as a liaison among teams within the division, the Agency and externally.- Assist in the management of special projects, such as NYC Parks Trees Count and wood reuse. - Assist with implementation of policies and procedures to standardize and streamline information flows and data management to support Forestry programs and operations. - Collect, organize, maintain, analyze, and disseminate data and information relevant to Forestry assets and workflows; manage and maintain metadata and other technical documentation.- Collect, organize, and disseminate information relating to budgets, contract management, procurement, staffing, equipment, vehicles and facilities.- Perform general clerical duties including, but not limited to, scheduling meetings, taking notes, reporting out, following up, processing correspondence, answering phones, copying, mailing and updating different databases.- Create and collect surveys to gather staff input.- Assist with setting up and coordinating staff training and events as needed.How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 792239.All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.Work Location: The Grove, Rego Park, QueensNOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 08/28/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 781088 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.nyc.gov/parksMOVEMENT 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)