PROFESSIONAL
JOB CODE/TITLE: 000343/Urban Forestry Specialist
SALARY RANGE: $17.70 to $40.59/hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $29.19/hour.
DEPARTMENT: 220305 Public Works/Operations/Urban Beautification and Forestry
POSITION NO.: 00000499
OPENING: 2/21/15
DEADLINE: Apply on or before 3/6/2015
REQ. NO.: 150131
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in forestry, arboriculture or a related field and two years of experience in urban forestry, or performing tree risk assessments, or tree removal; or possession of a high school diploma or equivalent recognized certificate and six years of the aforementioned experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a Class - B State Commercial Driver License (CDL) at the time of appointment.
Must possess the Certified Arborist Credential certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) at the time of appointment and most obtain the Municipal Arborist Credential certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) within six months of appointment and must maintain this credential as a condition of continued employment in the position.
Must possess the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) as administered by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) within one year of appointment and must maintain this credential as a condition of continued employment in the position.
Must possess the Florida Department of Transportation Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certification within six months of initial employment and maintain this certification as a condition of continued employment in the position.
Note: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in performing tree risk assessments and knowledge of large tree removal and pruning.
JOB CODE/TITLE: 000343/Urban Forestry Specialist
SALARY RANGE: $17.70 to $40.59/hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $29.19/hour.
DEPARTMENT: 220305 Public Works/Operations/Urban Beautification and Forestry
POSITION NO.: 00000499
OPENING: 2/21/15
DEADLINE: Apply on or before 3/6/2015
REQ. NO.: 150131
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in forestry, arboriculture or a related field and two years of experience in urban forestry, or performing tree risk assessments, or tree removal; or possession of a high school diploma or equivalent recognized certificate and six years of the aforementioned experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a Class - B State Commercial Driver License (CDL) at the time of appointment.
Must possess the Certified Arborist Credential certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) at the time of appointment and most obtain the Municipal Arborist Credential certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) within six months of appointment and must maintain this credential as a condition of continued employment in the position.
Must possess the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) as administered by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) within one year of appointment and must maintain this credential as a condition of continued employment in the position.
Must possess the Florida Department of Transportation Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certification within six months of initial employment and maintain this certification as a condition of continued employment in the position.
Note: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in performing tree risk assessments and knowledge of large tree removal and pruning.
