Landscape Manager

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 Compensation: $67,0000 - 75,000

Brooklyn, NY

The Landscape Manager is responsible for overseeing, implementing, and tracking landscape restoration, beautification, and maintenance projects in the Park. This work includes hiring and supervising Zone Crews and other staff, collaborating with other departments, and coordinating volunteer activities. The Landscape Manager upholds and implements the policies and standards for ecological restoration and sustainable ecological horticulture in both aquatic and terrestrial areas of Prospect Park.

Responsibilities/Duties

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Work is performed in both an interior office setting which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unusual elements and the field, which involves exposure to challenging elements such as extreme dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc., and exposure to potentially hazardous substances, or other significant job environmental risks
  • Requires operating a motor vehicle; operating equipment where carelessness could result in injury; standing for extended periods of time; stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or crawling; use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills; use of a desktop, laptop or video display terminal and identifying and distinguishing colors and shades of color
  • Requires manual labor with moderate physical exertion (consistent need to lift, push, pull, carry, etc. up to 50 lbs.). May require special safety precautions, such as working around moving parts, machines, or with irritant chemicals and use of protective clothing or gear
  • Requires communicating information with co-workers, stakeholders, and/or the public; reading correspondence, instructions, and/or technical documents; writing correspondence and/or reports and filling in forms

Qualifications/Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Forestry, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or other relevant discipline
  • Five (5) years of experience in Landscape Management Operations or Natural Resource Management
  • Three (3) years experience in a managerial or leadership role leading a team.
  • A valid NYS Driver’s License is required; a valid NYS Class B CDL, a plus
  • ISA and CERP certifications, a plus but not required
  • CPR/First-Aid and Lifesaving certification, a plus but not required
  • Familiarity with GIS a plus but but required

COMPETENCIES  (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes)

  • Passion for the Alliance Mission & Core Values: A passion for public parks and environmental conservation combined with a commitment to treating others with respect, appreciating individual differences, and embracing the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Passion for the Alliance Mission & Core Values: A passion for public parks and environmental conservation combined with a commitment to treating others with respect, appreciating individual differences, and embracing the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Ethics & Integrity: Earns the trust and respect of others through a consistent commitment to integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Job Knowledge: Proficient in plant identification for the northeast US region, use of landscape tools, experience with ecological restoration and/or sustainable ecological horticulture. Proper planting and pruning techniques.
    • Landscape Quality: Recognize landscapes and/or places as assets with the potential to improve health and well-being. Adopts the principles of healthy places that improve the physical aspects of the landscape (air, water, woodlands, and soil quality). Promote quality interventions that integrate both the function and identity of a landscape and/or place, putting land, water, drainage, energy, community, economy, infrastructure, and other such resources to the best possible use.
    • Health and Safety: Comply with relevant health and safety legislation regulations and organizational policies. Manages risk including the identification of hazards, assessment of risks, and implementation of control measures. Manages own safety and that of others.
    • Budget Management: Makes effective decisions about department priorities. Proposes defensible budgets and works to control expenditures. Ensures appropriate resources are available to meet the capability and capacity required by objectives. Ensures policies, procedures, and measures are in place to support achieving objectives.
  • Results and Impact Focus: Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and be highly motivated to consistently produce high-quality work and achieve desired outcomes and results.
  • Relationship Building: Builds constructive and positive working relationships with colleagues and co-workers characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
  • Communication Skills: Superior written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to convey concepts and make presentations in a clear, culturally competent, and understandable manner. Demonstrates effective listening skills and openness to other people’s ideas and suggestions.
  • Planning, Organizing & Problem-Solving: Able to manage multiple projects effectively. Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives and ensures the optimal use of resources to effectively solve problems and accomplish work objectives. Alerts others to possible problems in a timely fashion and knows when to seek support and direction from others to solve problems, while offering possible solutions. Acts on solutions selected and decisions made.
  • Staff Management & Coaching: Inspires confidence and motivates team members. Enables staff to grow and be successful in achieving goals through meaningful feedback, instruction, encouragement, support, and professional development.
  • Decision-Making & Judgment: Integrates broad knowledge of information sources, garners insight from abstract data that can be used to assess problems, and exercises sound judgment to make decisions. Thoroughly analyzes the impact of possible solutions and decisions and shares probable impacts based on experience. Is proactive in deciding the best course of action, anticipating likely outcomes or implications.
  • Organization & Accountability: Meticulously well-organized with diligent attention to detail, ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and takes pride in consistently producing accurate, timely, and quality work products with minimal supervision.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork: Committed to working in partnership with others, promoting cooperation and commitment to others, and being a positive team contributor.
  • Results and Impact Focus: Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and be highly motivated to consistently produce high-quality achieve desired outcomes and results.
  • Project Management: Makes effective decisions about department priorities. Proposes defensible budgets and works to control expenditures. Ensures appropriate resources are available to meet the capability and capacity required by objectives. Ensures policies, procedures, and measures are in place to support achieving objectives.
  • Technology: Proficient with automated technologies that support areas of responsibility including G-Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
     

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

  • Job Grade: 4 (First-Line Managerial + Skilled Professionals)
  • Salary Range: $67,0000 - 75,000 annual gross earnings
  • Work Hours: 40 hours per week minimum
  • The Alliance offers a comprehensive benefits package including:


*Pay offered is based on several factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

  • Medical, Dental, Vision,
  • Supplemental Options (AFLAC, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA + Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance)
  • 403b Contributions + 2% Employer Contribution

Additional Information

Diversity Makes Us Stronger Together: Prospect Park Alliance serves park users of all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and strives to reflect this diversity throughout our operations and in our leadership, staff, stakeholders, and supporters. We know that by creating an equitable and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect and the appreciation of difference, our employees will feel safe to express themselves, voice their opinions, and work together to find common ground and solutions. Integral to this vision is our longstanding commitment to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment.  

Contact Information

Prospect Park Alliance
Website: Apply Online