What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal City Park Worker position at NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)?
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by
supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and
hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the
country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest
quality drinking water to 8.5 million NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York,
and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of
wastewater per day to protect the environment and the city’s surrounding waterways.
The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for design and construction of
Green Infrastructure in NYC and maintenance operations of all constructed Green Infrastructure assets.
To date, DEP has constructed over 11,000 assets in Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx in which majority of
these assets are located within the public right of way comprised of rain gardens, infiltration basins,
porous panels and medians. More information on NYC Green Infrastructure Program can be found at
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dep/downloads/pdf/water/stormwater/green-infrastructure/gi-annual-report-2020.pdf
DEP is in partnership with various City agencies to construct green infrastructure rain gardens, for the
purposes of stormwater capture and improved water quality of NYC waterways. The majority of rain
gardens will be sited in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. DEP is responsible for the maintenance and
upkeep of these green infrastructure systems. Green infrastructure rain gardens combine engineered
stormwater capture with the natural elements of soils and plants, and require particular and specialized
care and maintenance.
As City Park Workers, the selected candidates will assist in general maintenance work, including edging,
seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, trimming, sweeping, removal of sediments and raking of
litter; clean and maintain facilities including drainage structures; perform minor repair work including but
not limited to plumbing, masonry, carpentry, metal work and vehicle and equipment repair; drive vehicles
and operate certain other motorized equipment; perform safety checks on facilities and equipment; and
may move furniture, climb and perform other physical activities as required in the performance of
assigned duties.
Environmental Conditions: Some of the environmental factors that the candidate will face performing this
job include walking for extended periods of time, entering the rain gardens, and working in extreme heat
or cold.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
Experience with horticultural maintenance, ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed. Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
, $18.17 – $28.22
supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and
hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the
country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest
quality drinking water to 8.5 million NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York,
and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of
wastewater per day to protect the environment and the city’s surrounding waterways.
The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for design and construction of
Green Infrastructure in NYC and maintenance operations of all constructed Green Infrastructure assets.
To date, DEP has constructed over 11,000 assets in Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx in which majority of
these assets are located within the public right of way comprised of rain gardens, infiltration basins,
porous panels and medians. More information on NYC Green Infrastructure Program can be found at
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dep/downloads/pdf/water/stormwater/green-infrastructure/gi-annual-report-2020.pdf
DEP is in partnership with various City agencies to construct green infrastructure rain gardens, for the
purposes of stormwater capture and improved water quality of NYC waterways. The majority of rain
gardens will be sited in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. DEP is responsible for the maintenance and
upkeep of these green infrastructure systems. Green infrastructure rain gardens combine engineered
stormwater capture with the natural elements of soils and plants, and require particular and specialized
care and maintenance.
As City Park Workers, the selected candidates will assist in general maintenance work, including edging,
seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, trimming, sweeping, removal of sediments and raking of
litter; clean and maintain facilities including drainage structures; perform minor repair work including but
not limited to plumbing, masonry, carpentry, metal work and vehicle and equipment repair; drive vehicles
and operate certain other motorized equipment; perform safety checks on facilities and equipment; and
may move furniture, climb and perform other physical activities as required in the performance of
assigned duties.
Environmental Conditions: Some of the environmental factors that the candidate will face performing this
job include walking for extended periods of time, entering the rain gardens, and working in extreme heat
or cold.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
- There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
- A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required.
- Ability to read and to understand and obey orders is required.
- There are certain medical and physical requirements.
Experience with horticultural maintenance, ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed. Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
, $18.17 – $28.22
Salary : $18 - $28