URBAN FORESTER

This position is considered an emergency/disaster position. During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation, which requires that the employee be ready, willing, and able to report to work during emergencies and/or disasters of any kind, notwithstanding any other commitments the employee may have and be able perform emergency services duties, as assigned. Performs a variety of routine unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work. Assists in the maintenance of the City’s urban forests and arbor work. Participates in the landscape and maintenance of City parkland, parks facilities, and the grounds of selected City buildings and facilities to establish and maintain sustainable urban forests. Works under the general direction of the Public Works Director, or assigned designee. Responsibilities Assists in street and park tree pruning and removals, tree planting, hazard tree assessment, diagnosis, and pest control. Assists in maintaining citywide tree inventory and maintains appropriate records of tree trimming and tree removals. Inspects and assesses trees to determine proper maintenance programs and perform risk assessments on trees on city owned properties. Assists in the oversight of landscape and tree maintenance and installation vendor contracts and performs quality assessment and quality control of vendor work. Assists with the Landscape Health and Public Safety programs through the Public Works Parks/Grounds Maintenance Division. Performs aerial lift operation or climbing as necessary. Operates tractors, trucks, pressure cleaners, chipping brush, aerial lift, and performs general site clean-up. Aids in the enforcement of city landscape codes and related ordinances, providing documentation to the Code Enforcement Board when required. Assists in the maintenance of City maintained properties’ landscape and turf areas. Assists with the preparation of a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes. Maintains availability for standby assignment for a week at a time or other pre-determined schedule, and availability for return to work under City’s call back procedures. Provides backup to other related positions. Provides support for special and seasonal event requirements to include equipment, furnishings, amenities, and ornaments. Performs general housekeeping of work area and cleaning of equipment. Completes forms, writes reports, and performs other administrative duties. Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Six (6) months or more experience in landscape construction or maintenance or any equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience. Possession of a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) certification, Class B, or obtaining the CDL certification within six (6) months of employment. Possession of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS‑700 within 30 days of employment and the ISC‑100 within 90 days of employment. Must possess the Cyber Security Awareness Training for State of Florida Employees within 30 days of employment and maintain it every year thereafter per state statute 282.318(4)(i). Preferred Qualifications ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist, or ISA Certified Tree Worker Aeriel Lift Specialist preferred. ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) preferred. Knowledge of arboriculture, irrigation systems, and basic plant pathology; working knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in arbor and ground maintenance; working knowledge of green laws and the Florida grades and standards of nursery stock. Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment. Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule. Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions. Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely. Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. EOE/DFWP/VP #J-18808-Ljbffr