Forester
Core
Enforce NYC Parks Department standards for urban forestry, including tree pruning, removal, planting, and replacement while managing natural spaces and green infrastructure.
Role type
Professional Forester (IC)
Builds
Urban forestry programs, tree maintenance, natural area restoration, and green infrastructure initiatives for New York City.
Domain
Urban forestry, ecology, horticulture, and municipal environmental management.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tree health assessment, pest and disease identification, contract management, permit review, field surveying, database management, community engagement, project supervision, regulatory compliance.
Preferred skills
Experience with invasive species removal, sidewalk repair coordination, tree stewardship workshop leadership, stakeholder consultation with engineers and developers.
Technologies
Forestry databases, permit management systems, field survey tools.
Responsibilities
Enforce tree pruning, removal, planting, and replacement standards; assess and supervise contractor work; conduct field inspections for tree health and construction impacts; review and issue permits; manage forestry contracts and databases; coordinate community greening efforts.
Seniority
Mid-level professional IC