Arborist

Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree or higher in Urban Forestry, Forestry, Horticulture or a related field, and two years of increasingly responsible experience in the design and management of forestry programs or tree planting and maintenance project management. Requirements Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent, International Society of Arborists certification and Texas Pesticide Applicators License within six months of appointment. General Purpose Under general direction, supervise and perform activities related to urban tree management. Typical Duties Develop, implement and direct plans, strategies, and programs related to the urban forestry needs of the community, including planning and directing the implementation of an Urban Forestry Plan. Direct activities related to acquisition, planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on city-owned property and right-of-ways. Oversee and participate in planting, pruning, watering, and fertilizing plants, flowers, shrubs, hedges, and trees. Operate and maintain facilities such as greenhouses and tree farms. Devise methods of detection, eradication, and control of detrimental insects and plant disease. Investigate and correct hazardous tree conditions. Coordinate projects to ensure results are aesthetically pleasing by ensuring that suitable principles and practices of arboriculture, horticulture, construction, and irrigation are applied. Ensure public safety around work sites. Administer and ensure compliance with street median maintenance and service related contracts: review contract documents for competitive bidding, monitor contractors, enforce compliance, conduct site visits, prepare reports, and maintain records. Provide arboricultural recommendations to developers, contractors, city departments, and the public: review plats and site plans, perform field work, respond to public inquiries, and encourage property owners to maintain trees. Supervise assigned staff: schedule, assign, review work, conduct employee training, enforce personnel rules. Perform miscellaneous related functions: develop tree inventory, prepare work programs, prepare reports, review literature, and coordinate volunteer projects. Other Information This is an unclassified contract position. #J-18808-Ljbffr