Associate Arborist

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment Do you want low and no cost health insurance options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Public Works Department is actively seeking an Associate Arborist.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well In addition to health insurance dental vision life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is professional urban forestry work as it relates to county-wide tree planting projects and maintenance. The work requires knowledge understanding and application of the techniques methods and procedures of urban forestry arboriculture botany and horticulture that is gained through degree-granting schools or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and/or influencing people and are important in providing client services including skills of persuasiveness assertiveness and sensitivity to other points of view that are required to influence behavior change an opinion or turn a situation around. The work is standardized and because of changing priorities or different situations the worker has the latitude to consider which procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The work involves differing situations requiring the use of judgment in search of solutions or new applications. Work is performed in both an office and field environment where risks and hazards are minimal known predictable and controllable. Operates a utility vehicle standard office equipment such as computer calculator and copier tools associated with the assessment of trees and tree planting sites and tools used to train others in the care and maintenance of newly planted trees. Physical demands consist mainly of visually inspecting trees using equipment and occasionally lifting objects weighing less than fifty (50) pounds.Work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and although subject to standard practices and procedures the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to supervisors approval.

• Plans assigns schedules monitors directs reviews and evaluates the work of crews and contractors engaged in tree procurement tree installation tree maintenance and forest maintenance.
• Conducts field studies compiles data and prepares recommendations.
• Monitors planting projects.
• Maintains computerized record systems of studies and projects.
• Maintains a database and inventory of the Citys trees.
• Responds to and administers citizen driven service requests.
• Responds to citizen right-of-way planting requests through MyJax System.
• Responds to public damaged tree claims and manages the replanting of trees.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing spreadsheet and other related software applications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.

• Knowledge of botany arboriculture urban forestry and horticultural theories principles and practices.
• Knowledge of laws policies rules standards and regulations governing urban forestry operations.
• Knowledge of methods materials equipment and tools used in urban forestry operations.
• Knowledge of basic species of trees and of their growth maintenance conditions and needs.
• Knowledge of soils and methods of plant cultivation compatible with local environmental conditions.
• Knowledge of research design and statistical and modeling methods and techniques.
• Ability to plan assign schedule monitor direct review and evaluate the work of crews and contractors engaged in tree planting maintenance pruning removal restoration and application of pesticides.
• Ability to collect analyze and interpret data and effectively present ideas concepts recommendations and conclusions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to estimate costs materials labor and time for selection purchasing and planting of trees.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to operate a utility vehicle.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and files
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing spreadsheet database and other related software applications.

• Four (4) years of education and/or professional experience in urban forestry or directly related field which includes;
  • A successful completion of 24 semester hours of coursework in arboriculture horticulture environmental science or related field.
• Bachelors degree in forestry or related field - preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application and maintain it during employment in this class.

• Must qualify for obtain and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.

• Must possess and maintain valid certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) as an ISA Certified Arborist ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist and/or ISA Board Certified Master Arborist.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.Apply at . Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education a copy of your college transcript with your social blackout is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official but must state your name the schools name classes taken grades received type of degree and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable the additional forms as noted here: a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veterans preference he or she may file a written complaint within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K

Largo FL 33778-1630

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