Here is a green job working with the rain gardens (which I think is the same as bioswales) that sounds very interesting
for those looking for environmental jobs like the Dept of Environmental Protection. See details below:
We're Hiring! Rain Garden Maintainer
The Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with various City agencies, constructs rain gardens for the purpose of stormwater capture and improved water quality of NYC waterways. Rain gardens combine engineered stormwater capture with the natural elements of soils and plants, and require particular and specialized care and maintenance. The majority of rain gardens are sited in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. DEP is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of these green infrastructure systems.
As Seasonal 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 Drive vehicles and operate certain other motorized equipment
Valid NYS Driver’s license is required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Salary: $16.14 p/hr.—40 hr. work week
Interviews are scheduled to take place on February 4 & 11, 2019. If you would like to be considered for an interview please complete an online application via:
nyc.gov/careers: Job ID # 376882—Rain Garden Maintainer
DEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, nyc.gov/dep
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