Arborist

CITY OF EL PASO, TX
El Paso, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 21, 2024
  • Salary: $45,980.00 - $69,540.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Grounds and Landscaping Services
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Job Description

    Requirements

    MOS Code(s): None

    Education and Experience : A Bachelor's degree in Urban Forestry, Forestry, Horticulture or a related field, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the design and management of forestry programs or tree planting and maintenance project management..

    Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state. International Society of Arborists (ISA) certification and Texas Pesticide Applicators License within six (6) 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. Involves: Plan, develop, and direct 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. Involves: Review contract documents for competitive bidding and procurement of services. Monitor contractors and enforce compliance to contract provisions. Conduct site visits and review contract for compliance. Perform on-site monitoring and prepare reports on findings, concerns and recommendations. Conduct follow-up on findings and concerns. Maintain records related to maintenance and service contracts.

    Provide arboricultural recommendations to developers, contractors, city departments and the public. Includes: Review preliminary and final plats, associated documents, and site plans to ensure compliance with City landscape and tree ordinance. Perform field work including pre-development site analysis, pre-construction meetings with contractors, developers, water and sewer representatives, and other concerned parties. Respond to public inquiries and explain City rules, regulations, policies and procedures in courteous and tactful manner. Encourage owners of private residences and commercial properties to maintain trees.

    Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, and review work. Conduct employee training and development. Train personnel in tree and landscape maintenance. Enforce personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance, and safe work practices.

    Perform miscellaneous related functions as required. Involves: Perform any duties and responsibilities of subordinates or coworkers sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations. Develop and maintain tree inventory date and prepare work programs. Oversee and personally engaging in preparation of reports, records and studies. Review pertinent agricultural literature. Coordinate volunteer tree-related work projects.

    General Information

    For the complete job specification, click here.

    Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

    Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

    Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

    Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University, or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior tosubmitting them to the Human Resources Department.

    A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

    To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

    Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

    Determined by agreement

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of El Paso
    • City of El Paso

    THE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:

    • Competitive wages
    • Pension Plans
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
    • Health Savings Account
    • Paid Time Off­ and Paid Parental Leave
    • Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs

    Mission:

    Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.

    Vision:

    Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.

    Values:

    Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People

    THE COMMUNITY

    Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
    El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.

    El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.

    Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range.  Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.

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