Urban Forestry Specialist Planning, Design and Development Department

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SUMMARY

• Review and evaluate developer plans and specifications related to tree planting preservation and protection

• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with ordinances and use of proper practices

• Provide written and oral notification of ordinance requirements related permits and/or related reports

• Issue citations and attend appeal hearings as needed

• Provide enforcement/education programs with individuals groups and government agencies

• Support City initiatives related to tree canopy policy development and implementation

• Provide courteous responsive respectful accessible and seamless customer service aligned with the Development Centers Customer Service Standards and all applicable City customer service standards and employee policies

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in Urban Forestry arboriculture horticulture or related field and knowledge of tree species and their biological requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and express complex ideas succinctly

• Prior experience with municipal tree ordinance is strongly preferred

• Proven record of working successfully with the public

• Computer skills at the intermediate level of proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Products (Word Excel Access)

• Ability to work independently exercising initiative and independent judgment

• Ability to use analytical capabilities of GIS is preferred

• Ability to communicate both in English and Spanish desirable

• Requires good driving record a valid Drivers License with the ability to obtain and maintain a Citys Driving Permit and a dependable passenger vehicle

• Requires ISA Arborist Certification and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification or ability to become certified within twelve months of start date

• Work independently be flexible and self-directed

• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural economic and ethnic backgrounds

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates civic community and business groups and the general public

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelors degree in urban forestry arboriculture horticulture forestry or related field and three years related work experience or related field with considerable knowledge of tree species and their biological requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

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BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.