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Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission Agency 33


Location:

Lincoln NE


Hiring Rate:

$23.868


Job Posting:

JRTemporary Assistant Horticulturist (Open)


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):


Job Description:

Job Duties: Assist the Park Horticulturist in the planning and development of park land projects. Assist in the formulation of forestry improvement projects such as fuel reduction thinning projects to help prevent or lesson the effects of wildfire. Provide technical horticulture and forestry advice to Park Superintendents. Specifically assist with hazard tree inspections and management of hazard trees in developed areas of the park and recreation projects. Candidate will serve as a lead arborist to preform tree trimming and/or removal of hazardous trees throughout our park system. Candidate will supervise one assistant temporary employee during tree trimming and removal operations. Candidate will operate and maintain a 55 foot aerial lift unit to assist with hazard tree management. Perform related work as required to include landscape installation requiring manual labor.


Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Horticulture and/or Forestry plus one year of professional experience.


Other: Valid drivers license is required. Applicant must possess or acquire within three months of hire a Nebraska Commercial Drivers license with air brake endorsement.


Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of native trees and other landscape materials horticulture practices and forestry practices. Skill in operating horticulture equipment such as chain saws and ability to learn how to operate aerial lift equipment.



Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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Full-Time

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