Job Description

What the role is:[ What your role is ]You will be part of a team that takes care of lush and vibrant parks to serve the recreational and lifestyle pursuits of our community.[ What you will be working on ]Under our City in Nature vision, you will be responsible for the curation of selected parks and park connectors in the central and/or west regions to provide a safe and pleasant experience for park visitors and bring them closer to nature. Your work will require keen interest and knowledge in nature and greenery to carry out landscape and infrastructure development/maintenance works. Your responsibilities include handling public feedback. You will also implement a range of activities involving the community, including tree-planting events as well as various habitat enhancement projects.[ What we are looking for ]- Degree in Botany, Plant Science, Landscape Design, Environmental Science, Life Sciences or related discipline- Being an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist will be advantageous- Knowledge in basic tree identification will be advantageous- Knowledge in use of GIS mapping software will be advantageous- Enjoy working outdoors, doing field work and interacting with people- Keen interest in nature, plants, greenery and environmental horticulture- Able to work independently and multi-task in performing a diverse range of duties, including enforcement when required- Possess good interpersonal and writing skills- Possess digital skills to support landscaping projects- Willing to work after office hours and during weekends and public holidays when requiredSuccessful candidate will be placed on a 1-year employment contract. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.About National Parks Board:At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

National Parks Board