$57,396 – $69,757MidFull Time
Salary Range: $57,396.00 - $69,757.00 Annually
Hiring Salary Range: $57,396.00- $63,576.00 Annually
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Job Summary:
An Urban Forester plans, develops and implements urban tree management and reforestation projects and monitors contractors’ work for quality and conformance to City policies and regulations. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week which may include evenings, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and be on 24-hour on-call duty in emergencies or for special events. Work is performed outdoors where such conditions as the seasonal extremes of weather, insects, and damaged or tottering trees may be encountered. Work may require moderate physical exertion such as standing and stretching for long periods of time when examining trees and tree planting sites.
Minimum Qualifications:
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
Education: Have a bachelor’s degree forestry, arboriculture, or horticulture from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience: Have three years of experience in urban tree planting, tree management, inspecting and evaluating trees, or diagnosing and prescribing treatment for tree problems and diseases.
OR
Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.
Employees in this class must obtain and maintain current certification as an Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture within six months of hire. Failure to obtain and maintain this accreditation is grounds for dismissal.
**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of urban forestry, forest pest management and arboricultural practices.
Knowledge of arboricultural and horticultural principles and theories.
Knowledge of tree physiology, pathology, and species identification.
Knowledge of laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of City planning and zoning with regard to forestry.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules and recurrent codes and regulatory standards governing natural and tree development.
Knowledge of general forestry management practices.
Skill in identifying tree diseases and pests.
Skill in coordinating projects involving multiple agencies.
Ability to manage long-term projects in an effective and efficient manner.
Ability to independently conduct investigations in all types of environmental conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors and the public.
Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
Probation
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
Eligibility
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
Education Accreditation
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
Selection Process
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Examination Process
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
Your Recruiter: Maya McEachern
If you have any questions, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
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