Ecological Designer

Assistant Landscape Architect

The Division of Environment and Planning aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City's 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 10,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands, and has secured tens of millions of dollars of grants from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ecosystems.

Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits. Possibility of extension of position.

Perks - Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Under supervision, perform landscape architectural work of moderate difficulty and responsibility for the Natural Resources Capital Design & Construction Team.
• Work with staff scientists to determine design solutions which maximize ecological function and/or reduce ecological impacts.
• Conduct site investigations to evaluate drainage area, flow, soil permeability, groundwater, and other site conditions to determine feasibility of wetland restoration, stormwater green infrastructure, and other natural resource designs.
• Identify and analyze built precedents to inform project designs.
• Use Adobe Suite and other software, prepare suitable graphics and presentations to communicate design intent.
• Use AutoCAD and other software, prepare and/or manage the preparation of contract drawings.
• Develop specifications, cost estimates and estimates of quantities for the proposed work.
• Obtain all internal and external approvals for proposed designs.
• Review sites and designs with other members of team as well as construction and maintenance personnel.
• Monitor construction operations for compliance with contract specifications and documents; review and resolve design conflicts during construction. Assess and monitor progress of construction by reviewing and approving requests for Information, submittals, and shop drawings. Conduct site inspections for quality assurance.
• Assist landscape architects and project managers with the above tasks.

Duration: 1 year approx. start date, November 1, 2025*

Work Location: Baby Queensbridge Park

Note: Landscape Architects with out-of-state registration are welcome to apply provided that reciprocal New York State registration is obtained prior to hire.

Fees: Hired candidates may be subject to a processing fee of $88.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or
• A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect.

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.

Salary Min: $ 41.75

Salary Max: $ 41.75