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The current vacancy is for a full-time Limited-Term Assistant Urban Forester in the Parks and Recreation Department. This full-time Limited-Term position will be for up to a two-year duration, working 40 hours per week, and receive full benefits. Under general supervision, the Assistant Urban Forester oversees tree maintenance staff, contractors, and volunteers, assigns and reviews tree maintenance work, ensures compliance with City standards, quality, and safety requirements; participates in grant implementation, project planning, public engagement, and volunteer coordination and administrative tasks, such as data management and permitting functions. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Regular and Temporary Assistant Urban Forester vacancies that may occur during the life of the list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director. Recruitment #26-060APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.On Thursday, 04/30/26 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit: Application- online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online process.Response to supplemental questions- will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application. Week of 05/04 and 05/11/26: Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment by 05/22/26.Week of 05/25 and 06/01/26: Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exercise. Basic FunctionUnder general supervision, the Assistant Urban Forester oversees tree maintenance staff, contractors, and volunteers, assigns and reviews tree maintenance work, ensures compliance with City standards, quality, and safety requirements; participates in grant implementation, project planning, public engagement, and volunteer coordination and administrative tasks, such as data management and permitting functions. Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis classification is distinguished from the next lower level classification of Senior Parks Maintenance Worker in that the latter classification performs a variety of skilled tasks in the development and maintenance of the Urban Forestry Program. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Urban Forester in that the latter classification oversees all programs and operations of the Urban Forestry program and has the oversight of the division.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.) Supervises, trains and conducts effective performance management to include career development, teamwork, collaboration, and coaching and mentoring of tree maintenance staff. Assigns and reviews tree maintenance work (e.g., tree planting, pruning, removal, and relocation of trees) of staff, contractors and volunteers while ensuring adherence to City and safety regulations and standards. Oversees grant implementation, such as completing and compiling information for progress reports (e.g., tree quantities, volunteer hours), monitoring milestones, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Identifies project requirements such as quantity of material, equipment, labor, permits and traffic control plans for grant and routine tree maintenance work in accordance with timeline and budget allocations. Monitors project budgets for tree maintenance work in accordance with grant and budget appropriations. Audits tree inventory documentation in data and land management software systems such as TreeKeeper, TRAKiT, and Tyler to verify accuracy of information such as tree species, quantities, and maintenance priorities to entries, in accordance with program or grant requirements. Organizes and coordinates public tree planting projects and events, including event logistics such as number of volunteers and event locations, safety compliance requirements, liability waivers, project evaluations, and volunteer survey completion. Engages residents and volunteers in collaboration with City Serve and local volunteer groups to participate in volunteer tree planting projects and tree care activities. Responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding municipal codes and policies and reported hazards. Solicits and reviews bids for work from contractors for tree maintenance work. Reviews invoices for accurate materials, equipment, and labor supplied and reconciles any discrepancies. Completes outreach to the public for planting approval; holds public meetings to share project goals and objectives and solicits feedback; distributes urban forestry educational resources such as informational materials on species list and planting locations. Assists in investigating complaints and works with legal entity to issue necessary code enforcement actions, such as citations, civil penalties, and required mitigation efforts. Reviews and approves tree removal or planting permits related to Heritage and Street Tree ordinances and municipal codes. Inspects and monitors trees to ensure compliance with citizen tree removal permit requirements or ordinances and monitors related bonds. In the absence of the Urban Forester, assesses and coordinates response to urban forest emergencies, such as fallen trees, limbs, clearing roads, and assessing hazard trees on public and private property. In the absence of the Urban Forester, represents the department at meetings (e.g., council, commission) and public hearings. May assist with tree planting and/or maintenance work; plants, waters, prunes, and cares for trees, shrubs and other vegetation. Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties.The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work.The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more is also required.Additionally, the incumbent in this position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold.The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to operate motorized vehicles and landscape equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and work with constant interruptions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Urban Forester Assistant Urban ForesterSr. Parks Maintenance Worker (with arboriculture experience)Parks Maintenance Worker (with arboriculture experience)
The current vacancy is for a full-time Limited-Term Assistant Urban Forester in the Parks and Recreation Department. This full-time Limited-Term position will be for up to a two-year duration, working 40 hours per week, and receive full benefits. Under general supervision, the Assistant Urban Forester oversees tree maintenance staff, contractors, and volunteers, assigns and reviews tree maintenance work, ensures compliance with City standards, quality, and safety requirements; participates in grant implementation, project planning, public engagement, and volunteer coordination and administrative tasks, such as data management and permitting functions. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Regular and Temporary Assistant Urban Forester vacancies that may occur during the life of the list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director. Recruitment #26-060APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.On Thursday, 04/30/26 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit: Application- online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online process.Response to supplemental questions- will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application. Week of 05/04 and 05/11/26: Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment by 05/22/26.Week of 05/25 and 06/01/26: Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exercise. Basic FunctionUnder general supervision, the Assistant Urban Forester oversees tree maintenance staff, contractors, and volunteers, assigns and reviews tree maintenance work, ensures compliance with City standards, quality, and safety requirements; participates in grant implementation, project planning, public engagement, and volunteer coordination and administrative tasks, such as data management and permitting functions. Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis classification is distinguished from the next lower level classification of Senior Parks Maintenance Worker in that the latter classification performs a variety of skilled tasks in the development and maintenance of the Urban Forestry Program. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Urban Forester in that the latter classification oversees all programs and operations of the Urban Forestry program and has the oversight of the division.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.) Supervises, trains and conducts effective performance management to include career development, teamwork, collaboration, and coaching and mentoring of tree maintenance staff. Assigns and reviews tree maintenance work (e.g., tree planting, pruning, removal, and relocation of trees) of staff, contractors and volunteers while ensuring adherence to City and safety regulations and standards. Oversees grant implementation, such as completing and compiling information for progress reports (e.g., tree quantities, volunteer hours), monitoring milestones, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Identifies project requirements such as quantity of material, equipment, labor, permits and traffic control plans for grant and routine tree maintenance work in accordance with timeline and budget allocations. Monitors project budgets for tree maintenance work in accordance with grant and budget appropriations. Audits tree inventory documentation in data and land management software systems such as TreeKeeper, TRAKiT, and Tyler to verify accuracy of information such as tree species, quantities, and maintenance priorities to entries, in accordance with program or grant requirements. Organizes and coordinates public tree planting projects and events, including event logistics such as number of volunteers and event locations, safety compliance requirements, liability waivers, project evaluations, and volunteer survey completion. Engages residents and volunteers in collaboration with City Serve and local volunteer groups to participate in volunteer tree planting projects and tree care activities. Responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding municipal codes and policies and reported hazards. Solicits and reviews bids for work from contractors for tree maintenance work. Reviews invoices for accurate materials, equipment, and labor supplied and reconciles any discrepancies. Completes outreach to the public for planting approval; holds public meetings to share project goals and objectives and solicits feedback; distributes urban forestry educational resources such as informational materials on species list and planting locations. Assists in investigating complaints and works with legal entity to issue necessary code enforcement actions, such as citations, civil penalties, and required mitigation efforts. Reviews and approves tree removal or planting permits related to Heritage and Street Tree ordinances and municipal codes. Inspects and monitors trees to ensure compliance with citizen tree removal permit requirements or ordinances and monitors related bonds. In the absence of the Urban Forester, assesses and coordinates response to urban forest emergencies, such as fallen trees, limbs, clearing roads, and assessing hazard trees on public and private property. In the absence of the Urban Forester, represents the department at meetings (e.g., council, commission) and public hearings. May assist with tree planting and/or maintenance work; plants, waters, prunes, and cares for trees, shrubs and other vegetation. Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties.The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work.The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more is also required.Additionally, the incumbent in this position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold.The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to operate motorized vehicles and landscape equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and work with constant interruptions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Urban Forester Assistant Urban ForesterSr. Parks Maintenance Worker (with arboriculture experience)Parks Maintenance Worker (with arboriculture experience)
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